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housse

Definitions of housse
  1. noun
    a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
    synonyms: bâche
  2. noun
    an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)
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    types:
    couverture en toile
    a covering made of cloth
    vêtements
    a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
    couche
    a thin layer covering something
    oreillette, protège-oreilles
    any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely
    revêtement de sol
    a covering for a floor
    chemise, classeur, dossier
    covering that is folded over to protect the contents
    chaussure, escarpin, mocassin
    covering for a person's feet
    masque
    a covering to disguise or conceal the face
    abri, protection
    a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury
    bâche
    a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
    couvercle
    covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
    tissu d'ameublement
    covering (padding and springs and webbing and fabric) on a piece of furniture
    emballage
    the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped
    accessoires
    clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
    armure
    protective covering made of metal and used in combat
    parure
    especially fine or decorative clothing
    costume, vêtement de nuit
    clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
    dos
    the part of a garment that covers the back of your body
    couverture de laine
    coverings that are used on a bed
    cloche, cloche de verre
    a bell-shaped glass cover used to protect and display delicate objects or to cover scientific apparatus or to contain gases
    écran
    a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight
    botte
    footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
    soutien-gorge
    cloth that covers the chest or breasts
    bouchon, béret, capsule
    a top (as for a bottle)
    couvercle
    something serving as a cover or protection
    changement, vetement de rechange
    a different or fresh set of clothes
    vêtements civils
    ordinary clothing as distinguished from uniforms, work clothes, clerical garb, etc.
    dessous-de-bouteille
    a covering (plate or mat) that protects the surface of a table (i.e., from the condensation on a cold glass or bottle)
    couche de peinture
    a layer of paint covering something else
    couvre-théière
    a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm
    pansement
    a cloth covering for a wound or sore
    oreillette
    one of two flaps attached to a cap to keep the ears warm
    enveloppe
    any wrapper or covering
    couvre oeil
    a protective cloth covering for an injured eye
    film
    a thin sheet of (usually plastic and usually transparent) material used to wrap or cover things
    chaussures
    clothing worn on a person's feet
    vêtement
    an article of clothing
    ganterie
    clothing for the hands
    coiffure
    clothing for the head
    bonnet, capot, capuchon
    protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine
    bâti, cage
    a protective cover designed to contain or support a mechanical component
    bache
    an outer wrapping or casing
    chevauchement, recouvrement
    a flap that lies over another part
    couvercle
    a movable top or cover (hinged or separate) for closing the opening at the top of a box, chest, jar, pan, etc.
    doublure, revêtement intérieur
    a protective covering that protects an inside surface
    masque
    a protective covering worn over the face
    tapis
    a thick flat pad used as a floor covering
    chemise de nuit, pyjama, vêtements de nuit
    garments designed to be worn in bed
    vêtement d'extérieur
    clothing for use outdoors
    peinture
    a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating
    vêtement de protection
    clothing that is intended to protect the wearer from injury
    plafond, toit
    a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
    toit
    protective covering on top of a motor vehicle
    carpette, tapis
    floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
    écran
    a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame
    enduit
    a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture
    ombre
    protective covering that protects something from direct sunlight
    fourreau, étui
    a protective covering (as for a knife or sword)
    abri
    protective covering that provides protection from the weather
    bouclier
    a protective covering or structure
    chaussure, soulier
    footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
    chausson, pantoufle
    low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
    uniforme
    clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
    vêtements de travail
    clothing worn for doing manual labor
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    artefact
    a man-made object taken as a whole
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