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| sanctuary |
a piece of land that has been set aside as a shelter for wild animals. [1/4 definitions] |
| shed1 |
a small building used for storage or shelter. |
| shelter |
to give cover, protection, or shelter to. [1/5 definitions] |
| tent |
a shelter made of canvas, nylon, or plastic. A tent is held up by poles and attached to the ground with stakes. [1/2 definitions] |
| trench |
a ditch that is packed on one side with the dirt dug from it, used as shelter and a place of protection from enemy fire. [1/3 definitions] |
| wigwam |
a Native American shelter, shaped like a dome, made up of poles covered with bark, hides, or mats. |
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