noun
- Structures collectively in which people are housed.
- synonyms: lodging, living accommodations
- A protective cover designed to contain or support a mechanical component.
- Stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse.
verb
- Contain or cover.
- usage: "This box houses the gears"
- synonyms: house
- Provide housing for.
- usage: "The immigrants were housed in a new development outside the town"
- synonyms: house, put up, domiciliate
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