shelter
noun
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
protective covering that provides protection from the weather
the condition of being protected
“they were huddled together for protection”
“he enjoyed a sense of peace and protection in his new home”
Synonymsprotectiona way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay on current earnings
Synonymstax sheltertemporary housing for homeless or displaced persons
verb
provide shelter for
“After the earthquake, the government could not provide shelter for the thousands of homeless people”
invest (money) so that it is not taxable
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University