1. (

• housing ,
• lodging ,
• living_accommodations

) structures collectively in which people are housed ;

2. (

• housing ,

) a protective cover designed to contain or support a mechanical component ;

3. (

• caparison ,
• trapping ,
• housing ,

) stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse ;

1. (

• house ,

) contain or cover; "This box houses the gears" ;

2. (

• house ,
• put_up ,
• domiciliate

) provide housing for; "The immigrants were housed in a new development outside the town" ;