bomb shelter

/bɑm ˌʃɛltər/
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Other forms: bomb shelters

Definitions of bomb shelter
  1. noun
    a chamber (often underground) reinforced against bombing and provided with food and living facilities; used during air raids
    synonyms: air-raid shelter, bombproof
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    type of:
    chamber
    a natural or artificial enclosed space
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