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houseboat
noun house·boat \ˈhau̇s-ˌbōt\
: a boat that is also used as a house
Full Definition of HOUSEBOAT
: a boat fitted for use as a dwelling; especially : a pleasure craft with a broad beam, a usually shallow draft, and a large superstructure resembling a house
— house·boat·er \-ˌbō-tər\ noun
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First Known Use of HOUSEBOAT
1790
Rhymes with HOUSEBOAT
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HOUSEBOAT Defined for Kids
houseboat
noun house·boat \ˈhau̇s-ˌbōt\
Definition of HOUSEBOAT for Kids
: a roomy pleasure boat fitted for use as a place to live
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