Houseboat

Definitions

A vessel, such as a barge, used as a dwelling.

Equivalents

Examples

“Graceful old houses stand⟳ by the edge of the Great Ouse and gaze down at the houseboats, skiffs and motor-cruisers that moor there.”

“Hiro ducks out of Tranny's celebratory dinner rather early, drags Reason⟳ off the zodiac and onto the front porch of the houseboat, opens it up and jacks his personal computer into its bios.”

“Petaluma is also well-positioned as a base⟳ for the current riches of the region. Think⟳ of this town as the hub of a pioneer’s wagon wheel, spokes stretching out in all directions to day trip⟳ points of interest⟳. West to Point⟳ Reyes National Seashore and Bodega Bay, north to the redwoods around Guerneville, east to wine country, and south for hiking on Mount⟳ Tamalpais or the houseboats and dockside fun of Sausalito, then just over Golden Gate bridge to the big city — all reachable within an hour, traffic-willing.”

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