housing 2
noundomain: artefact
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
a protective cover designed to contain or support a mechanical component
Hypernym
a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury
EnglishDerivationally related form
house 1
verb
contain or cover
Hyponym
binnacle 1
noun
a nonmagnetic housing for a ship's compass (usually in front of the helm)
cabinet 4
noun
housing for electronic instruments, as radio or television
crankcase 1
noun
housing for a crankshaft
the housing that supports the distributor cam
journal box 1
noun
metal housing for a journal bearing
