sheltering

[US]/[ˈʃel.tərɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈʃel.tər.ɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.The act of sheltering.
v.To protect from danger or the elements.; To give shelter to.
adj.Providing shelter.

Phrases & Collocations

sheltering from rain

sheltering a child

sheltered life

sheltering arms

sheltering roof

sheltered valley

sheltering refugees

sheltered position

sheltering storm

sheltering them

Example Sentences

the old oak tree was sheltering the hikers from the rain.

we found sheltering in a cave during the storm.

the charity is providing sheltering for displaced families.

the dense forest offered sheltering from the harsh sun.

the porch was sheltering us from the wind.

the building offers sheltering spaces for the homeless.

the awning was sheltering the market stalls from the sun.

the thick foliage was sheltering small animals.

the government is creating new sheltering programs.

the park provides sheltering shade on hot days.

the overhanging roof was sheltering the doorway.

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