bomb shelter

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Noun bomb shelter has 1 sense

bomb shelter, air-raid shelter, bombproof - a chamber (often underground) reinforced against bombing and provided with food and living facilities; used during air raids
--₁ is a kind of chamber

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Bomb Shelter

A bomb shelter is a specially designed structure or room that provides protection from the effects of a bomb or other explosive device.

Noun

Sense: A reinforced shelter used to protect people from the impact of a bomb or explosive device.

Example sentence: During the war, many families sought refuge in bomb shelters to stay safe.

Adjective

Sense: Describing something related to or suitable for use in a bomb shelter.

Example sentence: The bomb shelter door was made of heavy, bomb-resistant steel.

Verb

Sense: To take refuge or seek shelter in a bomb shelter.

Example sentence: The citizens were advised to bomb shelter in case of an imminent attack.

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Locally Popular

In a specific region or community, a bomb shelter may also be referred to as a "fallout shelter".

Example sentence: The town's residents were instructed to seek safety in the nearest fallout shelter.