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Merriam-Webster:
3: something that covers or protects: such as
a: a case or enclosure (as for a mechanical part or an instrument)
b: a casing (such as an enclosed bearing) in which a shaft revolves
c: a support (such as a frame) for mechanical parts

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bearing housing -- laagrikere
cast housing -- valatud kere
fan housing -- ventilaatori kere
flanged housing -- äärikkere
reducer housing -- reduktori kere
solid housing -- tervikkere
split housing -- poolitatav kere
valve housing -- siibri kere; ventiili kere
volute housing -- spiraalkest
welded housing -- keevitatud kere

vt ka
- karkasskere
- kere (1)