shelterless

shel·ter

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Definitions of shelterless word

noun shelterless something beneath, behind, or within which a person, animal, or thing is protected from storms, missiles, adverse conditions, etc.; refuge. 1
noun shelterless the protection or refuge afforded by such a thing: He took shelter in a nearby barn. 1
noun shelterless protection from blame, incrimination, etc. 1
noun shelterless a dwelling place or home considered as a refuge from the elements: Everyone's basic needs are food, clothing, and shelter. 1
noun shelterless a building serving as a temporary refuge or residence for homeless persons, abandoned animals, etc. 1
noun shelterless Finance. tax shelter. 1

before 1575

One of the 34% oldest English words

1575-85; perhaps alteration of obsolete sheltron testudo, Old English scieldtruma, equivalent to scield shield + truma body of fighting men; see trim

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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