refuge
Pronunciation:
/ˈɹɛfjuːdʒ//ˈɹɛfjuːdʒ/noun
Definitions
A state of safety, protection or shelter.
A place providing safety, protection or shelter.
Something or someone turned to for safety or assistance; a recourse or resort.
An expedient to secure protection or defence.
verb
Definitions
To return to a place of shelter.
To shelter; to protect.