Lodge
     n 1: English physicist who studied electromagnetic radiation and
          was a pioneer of radiotelegraphy (1851-1940) [syn: {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}, {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}]
     v 1: be a lodger; stay temporarily; "Where are you lodging in
          Paris?"
     2: fix, force, or implant; "lodge a bullet in the table" [syn:
        {wedge}, {stick}, {deposit}] [ant: {dislodge}]
     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}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0