that which covers or defends from injury or annoyance; a protection; a screen.-one who protects; a guardian; a defender.-the state of being covered and protected; protection; security.-to be a shelter for; to provide with a shelter; to cover from injury or annoyance; to shield; to protect.-to screen or cover from notice; to disguise.-to betake to cover, or to a safe place; -- used reflexively.-to take shelter.