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lake dwelling
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lake dwelling
n.
A dwelling, especially a prehistoric dwelling, built on piles in a shallow lake.
lake dwelling
n
(Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Architecture) a dwelling, esp in prehistoric villages, constructed on platforms supported by wooden piles driven into the bottom of a lake
lake dweller  n
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Noun1.lake dwellinglake dwelling - dwelling built on piles in or near a lake; specifically in prehistoric villages
pile dwelling
dwelling, dwelling house, habitation, home, abode, domicile - housing that someone is living in; "he built a modest dwelling near the pond"; "they raise money to provide homes for the homeless"


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