- shelter tent
- noun Date: 1862 a small tent usually consisting of two interchangeable pieces ; pup tent
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Shelter tent — Shelter Shel ter, n. [Cf. OE. scheltrun, shiltroun, schelltrome, scheldtrome, a guard, squadron, AS. scildtruma a troop of men with shields; scild shield + truma a band of men. See {Shield}, n.] 1. That which covers or defends from injury or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
shelter tent — ☆ shelter tent n. a small, portable tent that shelters two persons: it is made by fastening together two sections (shelter halves) … English World dictionary
shelter tent — noun a wedge shaped tent; usually without a floor or windows • Syn: ↑pup tent • Hypernyms: ↑tent, ↑collapsible shelter * * * noun 1. : a small tent usually composed of two or more pieces of waterproof cotton duck fixed for buttoning or tying with … Useful english dictionary
shelter tent — a small, two person, military tent consisting of two halves (shelter halves) buttoned or tied together, held up by accessory ropes and poles. Also called pup tent. [1860 65, Amer.] * * * … Universalium
shelter tent — noun a small wedge shaped tent made by folding two waterproof sheets of material together Syn: pup tent … Wiktionary
shelter tent — shel′ter tent n. mil a small military tent for two persons … From formal English to slang
shelter tent — type of small tent for 2 people … English contemporary dictionary
Shelter — refers to a, typically basic structure or building that covers or provides protection, including the following:;Protection from the weather*Dugout (shelter), a primitive house made by digging a hole in the ground *Public transport stops, such as … Wikipedia
Shelter — Shel ter, n. [Cf. OE. scheltrun, shiltroun, schelltrome, scheldtrome, a guard, squadron, AS. scildtruma a troop of men with shields; scild shield + truma a band of men. See {Shield}, n.] 1. That which covers or defends from injury or annoyance; a … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Tent — For the tetanus neurotoxin (TeNT), see Tetanospasmin. A modern two person, lightweight hiking dome tent; it is tied to rocks as there is nowhere to drive stakes on this rock shelf A tent is a shelter consisting of sheets of fabric or other… … Wikipedia
