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sheltering

Sheltering (noun) means a structure that people can shelter beneath; a covered shelter. Example: “They put up a simple sheltering of tarpaulin over the campsite.”

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A structure that people can shelter beneath; a covered shelter.
"They put up a simple sheltering of tarpaulin over the campsite."

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In plain EnglishA basic covered structure built to shelter under.

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shelterings plural

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What does “sheltering” mean?

The word “sheltering” means a structure that people can shelter beneath; a covered shelter. In plain terms, a basic covered structure built to shelter under.

How do you use “sheltering” in a sentence?

Here is “sheltering” used in a sentence: “They put up a simple sheltering of tarpaulin over the campsite.”

What part of speech is “sheltering”?

“Sheltering” is a noun.

What is the meaning of sheltering?

"sheltering" (noun) means a structure that people can shelter beneath; a covered shelter.

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