(nautical) The curve of the main deck or gunwale from bow to stern. / (nautical) An abrupt swerve from the course of a ship.

(chiefly nautical) To swerve from a course. / (obsolete) To shear.

(idiomatic) A nonconformist; an unusual or unconventional person, who may be rejected or disdained by others for this reason. / (idiomatic) A person who is not wholesome, honest, or trustworthy.

The calcareous or chitinous external covering of mollusks, crustaceans, and some other invertebrates. / (by extension) Any mollusk having such a covering.

To remove the outer covering or shell of something. / To bombard, to fire projectiles at, especially with artillery. / (informal) To disburse or give up money, to pay. (Often used with out).

A refuge, haven or other cover or protection from something. / An institution that provides temporary housing for homeless people, battered women, etc.

(transitive) To provide cover from damage or harassment; to shield; to protect. / (intransitive) To take cover.

A building set up to provide for the needs of homeless people; often including shelter, food, sanitation and other forms of support.

(Australia, New Zealand, slang) A woman.

A shayla, a headscarf worn by Muslim women.