Refuge (Means of safety)
Nouns
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refuge, sanctuary, retreat, fastness
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acropolis
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keep, last resort
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ward
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prison etc. [Means of restraint.] Prison
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asylum, ark, home, refuge for the destitute
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almshouse
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hiding place etc. (ambush) Ambush [Means of concealment].
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anchorage
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breakwater, mole, port, haven
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harbor, harbor of refuge
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seaport
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pier, jetty, embankment, quay. covert, cover, shelter, screen, lee wall, wing, shield, umbrella
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barrier
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dashboard, dasher [U.S.]. wall etc. (inclosure) Inclosure
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fort etc. (defense) Defense. anchor, kedge
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grapnel, grappling iron
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sheet anchor, killick
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mainstay
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support etc. Support
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cheek etc. Hindrance
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ballast. jury mast
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vent-peg
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safety valve, blow-off valve
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safety lamp
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lightning rod, lightning conductor
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safety belt, airbag, seat belt
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antilock brakes, antiskid tires, snow tires. means of escape etc. (escape) Escape
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lifeboat, lifejacket, life buoy, swimming belt, cork jacket
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parachute, plank, steppingstone
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emergency landing. safeguard etc. (protection) Safety.
Verbs
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seek refuge, take refuge, find refuge etc. n.
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seek safety, find safety etc. Safety
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throw oneself into the arms of
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break for taller timber [U.S.]. create a diversion.
Phrases
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any port in a storm
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valet anchora virtus.