Sheltering

Pronunciation: /ˈʃɛltərɪŋ/

Definitions of sheltering

verb taking cover or protecting someone or something from harm or inclement weather

Example Sentences

A1 The cat is sheltering under the table during the storm.

A2 The refugees are sheltering in a makeshift camp.

B1 The hikers were sheltering in a cave to escape the rain.

B2 The protesters were sheltering in the church to avoid the police.

C1 The endangered species are sheltering in a protected habitat.

C2 The whistleblower is sheltering in a safe house to avoid detection.

Examples of sheltering in a Sentence

formal The city is currently sheltering hundreds of homeless individuals in temporary housing facilities.

informal I saw a stray cat sheltering under the porch during the rainstorm.

slang We're just sheltering at home tonight, watching movies and ordering takeout.

figurative Her kind words were like a warm blanket, sheltering me from the harsh realities of life.

Grammatical Forms of sheltering

• past tense: sheltered
• plural: shelterings
• comparative: more sheltering
• superlative: most sheltering
• present tense: shelters
• future tense: will shelter
• perfect tense: have sheltered
• continuous tense: is sheltering
• singular: sheltering
• positive degree: sheltering
• infinitive: to shelter
• gerund: sheltering
• participle: sheltered

Origin and Evolution of sheltering

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'sheltering' originated from the Old English word 'scieldan' which means 'to cover or protect'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sheltering' has evolved to encompass not just physical protection from the elements, but also emotional and psychological support.