Meanings
nounrock shelter (plural rock shelters)
plural rock shelters
- archaeologyA shallow cave-like opening at the base of a bluff or cliff, a frequent location of prehistoric archeological sites.
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rock shelter. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rock%20shelter
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