noun
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.”
noun
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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."
How to use sheltering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA basic covered structure built to shelter under.
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Word forms
- Plural
- shelterings
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They put up a simple _____ of tarpaulin over the campsite.
Rhymes for sheltering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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Frequently asked questions
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.
