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приста́нище — meaning in English

pristanishche

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English meaning

  • asylum noun Protection given by a country to someone fleeing danger or persecution in their own country.
  • harbor noun A sheltered area of water where ships can dock or anchor safely.
  • haven noun A place of safety or shelter from danger or trouble.
  • hideout noun A place where someone hides, often to avoid capture.
  • nest noun A structure built by a bird (or other animal) to hold eggs and raise young.
  • shelter noun A place, or structure, that protects you from bad weather, danger, or attack.

Senses

приста́нище is used for these senses in English:

  • asylum A place of safety or refuge.
  • harbor (countable) Any place of shelter.
  • haven A peaceful or tranquil place.
  • hideout A place to hide.
  • nest A retreat, or place of habitual resort.
  • 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).

asylum — full definition

  1. noun Protection given by a country to someone fleeing danger or persecution in their own country.
  2. noun A place of safety or refuge.
  3. noun (dated) An institution for the care of people with mental illness.

harbor — full definition

  1. noun A sheltered area of water where ships can dock or anchor safely.
  2. verb To provide shelter or refuge for someone or something, including secretly hiding a fugitive.

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