shack

/ʃæk/

Definitions

1. noun

a small, simple, and often poorly built house or building

“The hikers took shelter in a shack near the mountain trail.”

2. verb

to put or place something in a shack

“The farmer shackled his horse to a post.”

3. verb

to confine or restrict someone or something

“The protesters felt shackled by the strict laws.”

Synonyms

  • cabin
  • hut

Antonyms

  • mansion
  • palace