schuilplaats — meaning in English

English meaning

• covert adjective Secret or hidden; done in a concealed way.
• lair noun The den or hidden resting place of a wild animal.
• refuge noun Safety or shelter from danger or difficulty.
• shelter noun A place, or structure, that protects you from bad weather, danger, or attack.

Senses

schuilplaats is used for these senses in English:

• covert A hiding place.
• hiding place A place where someone or something may be hidden.
• lair (figuratively) A place inhabited by a criminal or criminals, a superhero or a supervillain; a refuge, retreat, haven or hideaway.
• refuge A place providing safety, protection or shelter.
• shelter A place where a person or animal may find protection from the elements (especially rain, storms, or cold) sometimes as a place to sleep (such as a cave).

covert — full definition

1. adjective Secret or hidden; done in a concealed way.
2. noun A thicket or dense area of undergrowth where game animals hide.
3. noun In birds, a small feather that covers the base of a larger flight feather.

lair — full definition

1. noun The den or hidden resting place of a wild animal.
2. noun A hidden base or retreat, especially one used by a villain in fiction.

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