housing

noun (1)

hous·ing | \ ˈhau̇-ziŋ

Definition of housing

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a : shelter, lodging

b : dwellings provided for people

2a : a niche for a sculpture

b : the space taken out of a structural member (such as a timber) to admit the insertion of part of another

3 : something that covers or protects: such as

a : a case or enclosure (as for a mechanical part or an instrument)

b : a casing (such as an enclosed bearing) in which a shaft revolves

c : a support (such as a frame) for mechanical parts

housing

noun (2)

Definition of housing (Entry 2 of 2)

: caparison sense 1

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housing

noun

hous·ing | \ ˈhau̇-ziŋ\

1 : dwellings provided for a number of people The college built new housing for its students.

2 : something that covers or protects He removed the housing to work on the engine.

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