housing

(noun) structures collectively in which people are housed. Synonyms: lodging, living accommodations.

(noun) a protective cover designed to contain or support a mechanical component.

(noun) stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse. Synonyms: caparison, trapping.

(verb) contain or cover. Synonyms: house. Example: "This box houses the gears."

(verb) provide housing for. Synonyms: house, put up, domiciliate. Example: "The immigrants were housed in a new development outside the town."