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sheltering
This term functions as a gerund when used as a noun, describing the systemic or individual act of providing refuge. It carries a strong connotation of humanitarian aid or protective care, often appearing in legal or social service contexts regarding the vulnerable.
As an adjective, it describes a physical or metaphorical space that offers cover. While similar to "protective," "sheltering" specifically evokes the image of a physical barrier or enclosure that shields someone from external harshness, such as wind, rain, or persecution.
Meanings
Examples
We found a sheltering ledge to escape the sudden downpour.
The thick canopy provided a sheltering layer of shade for the hikers.
Stop being so sheltering and let the kids experience the real world.
I wonder if my parents were too sheltering when I was growing up.
She lived a sheltered life under her sheltering guardians.
The government is responsible for the sheltering of refugees during the crisis.
The government is responsible for the sheltering of refugees during the crisis.
Sheltering the wounded soldiers became the priority after the battle.
They are sheltering in the basement until the storm passes.