1. a shelter or refuge, especially a temporary one
The hikers found an abri in the mountains during the storm.
Os caminhantes encontraram um abrigo nas montanhas durante a tempestade.
2. in military contexts, a dugout or fortified shelter
Soldiers took cover in the abri during the bombardment.
Os soldados se abrigaram na trincheira durante o bombardeio.
3. in archaeology, a rock shelter or overhanging rock formation used as dwelling
The abri contained evidence of prehistoric human habitation.
O abrigo continha evidências de habitação humana pré-histórica.