lodge

(noun) English physicist who studied electromagnetic radiation and was a pioneer of radiotelegraphy (1851-1940). Synonyms: Lodge, Sir Oliver Lodge, Sir Oliver Joseph Lodge.

(noun) a formal association of people with similar interests. Synonyms: club, social club, society, guild, gild, order. Examples: "He joined a golf club." "They formed a small lunch society." "Men from the fraternal order will staff the soup kitchen today."

(noun) small house at the entrance to the grounds of a country mansion; usually occupied by a gatekeeper or gardener.

(noun) a small (rustic) house used as a temporary shelter. Synonyms: hunting lodge.

(noun) any of various Native American dwellings. Synonyms: indian lodge.

(noun) a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers. Synonyms: hostel, hostelry, inn, auberge.

(verb) be a lodger; stay temporarily. Examples: "Where are you lodging in paris?."

(verb) put, fix, force, or implant. Synonyms: wedge, stick, deposit. Examples: "Lodge a bullet in the table." "Stick your thumb in the crack."

(verb) file a formal charge against. Synonyms: charge, file. Examples: "The suspect was charged with murdering his wife."

(verb) provide housing for. Synonyms: accommodate. Examples: "We are lodging three foreign students this semester."