testacean testacean /tɛˈsteɪʃən/

noun

1. Any of various rhizopods of the order Testacea characterized by having a shell  ( testacean )
   any of various rhizopods of the order Testacea characterized by having a shell
    The pond water was teeming with testacean, their unique shells making them easily recognizable.
   The pond water was teeming with testacean, their unique shells making them easily recognizable.
   
   

 lodge lodge /ˈlɑːdʒ/

noun

1. A hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers  ( auberge , hostel , lodge , hostelry , inn )
   a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
    The weary travelers found a cozy inn to rest for the night.
   The weary travelers found a cozy inn to rest for the night.
   
   
2. Any of various Native American dwellings  ( indian lodge , lodge )
   any of various Native American dwellings
   
   
3. A small (rustic) house used as a temporary shelter  ( hunting lodge , lodge )
   a small (rustic) house used as a temporary shelter
   
   
4. Small house at the entrance to the grounds of a country mansion; usually occupied by a gatekeeper or gardener  ( lodge )
   small house at the entrance to the grounds of a country mansion; usually occupied by a gatekeeper or gardener
    The groundskeeper lived in a lodge near the entrance of the mansion.
   The groundskeeper lived in a lodge near the entrance of the mansion.
   
   
5. A formal association of people with similar interests  ( gild , guild , lodge , club , order , social club , society )
   a formal association of people with similar interests
    He joined a golf club
   he joined a golf club
    They formed a small lunch society
   they formed a small lunch society
    Men from the fraternal order will staff the soup kitchen today
   men from the fraternal order will staff the soup kitchen today
   

verb

1. () Be a lodger; stay temporarily  ( lodge )
   be a lodger; stay temporarily
    Where are you lodging in Paris?
   Where are you lodging in Paris?
   
2. () File a formal charge against  ( lodge , file , charge )
   file a formal charge against
    The suspect was charged with murdering his wife
   The suspect was charged with murdering his wife
   
3. () Put, fix, force, or implant  ( lodge , wedge , deposit , stick )
   put, fix, force, or implant
    Lodge a bullet in the table
   lodge a bullet in the table
    Stick your thumb in the crack
   stick your thumb in the crack
   
4. Provide housing for  ( accommodate , lodge )
   provide housing for
    We are lodging three foreign students this semester
   We are lodging three foreign students this semester
   

 Lodge

noun

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

 populated area populated area /ˈpɑpjəˌleɪtɪd ˈɛriə/

noun

1. A geographical area constituting a city or town  ( populated area , urban area )
   a geographical area constituting a city or town
    With its skyscrapers and bustling streets, it's evident we're in a major urban area.
   With its skyscrapers and bustling streets, it's evident we're in a major urban area.
   
   

 folk folk /ˈfoʊk/

noun

1. () People in general (often used in the plural)  ( common people , folks , folk )
   people in general (often used in the plural)
    They're just country folk
   they're just country folk
    Folks around here drink moonshine
   folks around here drink moonshine
    The common people determine the group character and preserve its customs from one generation to the next
   the common people determine the group character and preserve its customs from one generation to the next
   
2. () People descended from a common ancestor  ( family line , kinfolk , kinsfolk , family , folk , phratry , sept )
   people descended from a common ancestor
    His family has lived in Massachusetts since the Mayflower
   his family has lived in Massachusetts since the Mayflower
   
3. () A social division of (usually preliterate) people  ( tribe , folk )
   a social division of (usually preliterate) people
   
   
4. The traditional and typically anonymous music that is an expression of the life of people in a community  ( ethnic music , folk , folk music )
   the traditional and typically anonymous music that is an expression of the life of people in a community
    Bob Dylan is known for his contributions to folk music
   Bob Dylan is known for his contributions to folk music