abri

a.bri

Definitions

1. noun

A small, usually natural, shelter or hut.

“The hikers found an abri to wait out the storm.”

2. noun

A type of cave used as a shelter, especially by prehistoric humans.

“The archaeologists discovered evidence of early human habitation in the abri.”

Synonyms

  • hut
  • shelter

Antonyms

  • exposure
  • open