Lodge (n.)

  1. English physicist who studied electromagnetic radiation and was a pioneer of radiotelegraphy (1851-1940)

    [ Syn: lodge , sir oliver lodge , sir oliver joseph lodge ]

  2. a formal association of people with similar interests; he joined a golf club; they formed a small lunch society; men from the fraternal order will staff the soup kitchen today

    [ Syn: club , social club , society , guild , gild , order ]

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

  4. a small (rustic) house used as a temporary shelter

    [ Syn: hunting lodge ]

  5. any of various Native American dwellings

    [ Syn: indian lodge ]

  6. a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

    [ Syn: hostel , hostelry , inn , auberge ]

    lodge (v.)

  1. be a lodger; stay temporarily; Where are you lodging in Paris?'

  2. put, fix, force, or implant; lodge a bullet in the table; stick your thumb in the crack

    [ Syn: wedge , stick , deposit ]

  3. file a formal charge against; The suspect was charged with murdering his wife

    [ Syn: charge , file ]

  4. provide housing for; We are lodging three foreign students this semester

    [ Syn: accommodate ]

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