shelter

shelter is a Noun

Definition:

[1] That which covers or defends from injury or annoyance; a protection; a screen. The sick and weak the healing plant shall aid, From storms a shelter, and from heat a shade. Pope.

[2] One who protects; a guardian; a defender. Thou [God] hast been a shelter for me. Ps. lxi. 3.

[3] The state of being covered and protected; protection; security. Who into shelter takes their tender bloom. Young. Shelter tent,a small tent made of pieces of cotton duck arranged to button together. In field service the soldiers carry the pieces.