housing-n; 3 Senses

Sense Number 1: building for people

Commentary: housing structures collectively; structures in which people are housed

Examples:
Housing is so expensive in the city.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 2.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: cover

Commentary: a protective cover designed to contain or support machines

Examples:
Underwater housing for digital cameras ought to be clear.
I'm looking to purchase a washing machine with rustproof housing.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 2.0 Sense Numbers: 2

Sense Number 3: horse armor

Commentary: caparison, trappings, housings - a protective cover for a horse; stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse

Examples:
My horse's housing is red to match my hat.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 2.0 Sense Numbers: 3