lake dwelling

noun

1. a house, especially of prehistoric times, built on piles or other support over the water of a lake.

lake dwelling

noun

1. a dwelling, esp in prehistoric villages, constructed on platforms supported by wooden piles driven into the bottom of a lake

Derived Forms

• lake dweller, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of lake dwelling¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

A lake-dwelling of any size is inconceivable without a well-advanced social development.

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The trees were abundant; they could be felled by the help of fire and an axe, and the lake dwelling gave a secure defence.

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At first these settlers would be obliged to live in a lake dwelling, say in Linwood Moss, which is close at hand.

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On the borders of Tipperary is an ancient causeway leading presumably to a crannog or lake-dwelling.

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Carlingwark Loch contains several islets, on one of which is a crannog, or ancient lake dwelling.

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