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riparo — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • cot noun A small bed for an infant, usually with high slatted sides.
  • hovel noun A small, poorly built and often squalid dwelling; a shack.
  • refuge noun Safety or shelter from danger or difficulty.
  • shelter noun A place, or structure, that protects you from bad weather, danger, or attack.
  • shield noun A piece of protective armour carried in the hand or on the arm to block blows or weapons.

Senses

riparo is used for these senses in English:

  • cot A pen, coop, or similar shelter for small domestic animals, such as sheep or pigeons.
  • hovel An open shed for sheltering cattle, or protecting produce, etc., from the weather.
  • refuge A state of 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).
  • shield Anything that protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.

cot — full definition

  1. noun A small bed for an infant, usually with high slatted sides.
  2. noun A simple, lightweight bed used for camping or temporary sleeping arrangements.

hovel — full definition

  1. noun A small, poorly built and often squalid dwelling; a shack.
  2. noun A simple open shed for sheltering animals or storing produce.

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