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shelter
A place or object designed solely for basic shelter from rain, wind, sun, snow, or other environmental conditions.
A shelter is a place or object which provides basic protection from natural elements, such as rain, snow, sleet, hail, sunshine, wind, or other conditions. Often it consists of a simple roof or enclosure, and should be devoid of other purpose (such as commerce or living space).
This does not include recreational facilities, such as picnic shelters.
Basic protection from the elements is the object's sole purpose. Commerce, living space, or a recreational function has a separate purpose beyond this shelter meaning.
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