Protection from the elements (7)
I believe the answer is:
shelter
'protection from the elements' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for shelter that I've seen before include "Protection; charity for the homeless" , "Protective structure" , "Let hers go into shielded place" , "Place offering protection" , "Monk's hood" .)