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Housing (Noun)

Meaning 1

Stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The knight's warhorse was admired for its brightly colored housing, which featured the family crest.
  • The jousting tournament featured riders in elaborate armor and horses with decorative housing.
  • Historically, housing was an important part of a knight's equipment, displaying his status and allegiance.
  • The horse's housing was made of intricately embroidered silk and adorned with precious gems.
  • The horse's housing, which had been mothballed for decades, had to be carefully restored before the historical reenactment.

Synonyms

  • Caparison
  • Trapping

Hypernyms

  • Saddlery
  • Stable Gear

Hyponyms

  • Bard
  • Horsecloth

Meaning 2

A protective cover designed to contain or support a mechanical component.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The gear housing was cracked and needed to be replaced to prevent further damage to the engine.
  • The manufacturer provided a waterproof housing for the electrical components to protect them from moisture and corrosion.
  • The motor housing was made of durable plastic and had a built-in cooling system to prevent overheating.
  • The company specialized in designing custom housings for industrial equipment to meet specific customer requirements.
  • The sensor housing was carefully designed to minimize interference and ensure accurate readings in a variety of environments.

Hypernyms

  • Protective Cover
  • Protection

Hyponyms

  • Console
  • Case
  • Radar Dome
  • Lamphouse
  • Lamp Housing
  • Casing

Related Words

  • House (verb)

Meaning 3

Structures collectively in which people are housed.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The government's goal was to provide affordable and decent housing to low-income families in the community.
  • The university invested millions of dollars in renovating and expanding its student housing to meet growing demand.
  • After the hurricane, the town had to rebuild its housing stock, which had been severely damaged by the high winds and flooding.
  • The new housing development was designed to blend in with the surrounding neighborhood and would include a mix of single-family homes and apartments.
  • The city's public housing authority was responsible for managing and maintaining over 10,000 units of affordable housing throughout the metropolitan area.

Synonyms

  • Lodging
  • Living Accommodations

Hypernyms

  • Construction

Hyponyms

  • Home
  • Quarters
  • Domicile
  • Dwelling House
  • Youth Hostel
  • Habitation
  • Student Lodging
  • Abode
  • Manufactured Home
  • Flat

Related Words

  • House (verb)
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