housing
noun
- the act of providing shelter or lodging
- shelter or lodging; accommodation in houses, apartments, etc.: often used attributively: the housing problem
- houses collectively
- a shelter; covering
- Carpentry a space or recess made in a piece of wood so that another piece can be inserted
- Mech. a frame, box, etc. for containing some part, mechanism, etc.
- Naut. the part of the mast below the main deck
noun
- an ornamental covering draped over a horse or other animal
- a decorative saddlecloth
- trappings; ornamentation
See housing in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(houˈzĭng)
nouna. Buildings or other shelters in which people live: a shortage of housing in the city.
b. A place to live; a dwelling: She came to college early to look for housing.
- Provision of lodging or shelter: the housing of refugees; a contract that includes housing.
- Something that covers, protects, or supports, especially:
a. A frame, bracket, or box for holding or protecting a mechanical part: a wheel housing.
b. An enclosing frame in which a shaft revolves.
- A hole, groove, or slot in a piece of wood into which another piece is inserted.
- A niche for a statue.
- Nautical
a. The part of a mast that is below deck.
b. The part of a bowsprit that is inside the hull.
(houˈzĭng)
noun- An ornamental or protective covering for a saddle.
- Trappings for a horse. Often used in the plural.
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