Phrase guide

lake dwelling

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A prehistoric structure, built over shallow waters, such as a lake or marsh, supported on piles or artificial mounds of earth or wood.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

dwelling built on piles in or near a lake; specifically in prehistoric villages

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: pile dwelling

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: dwelling, home, domicile, abode, habitation, dwelling house

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Bulgarian: наколно жилище (nakolno žilište) — prehistoric structure
  • German: Pfahlbau — prehistoric structure
  • Macedonian: наколно живеалиште (nakolno živealište) — prehistoric structure
  • Portuguese: palafita — prehistoric structure
  • Romanian: locuință lacustră — prehistoric structure