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Pile Dwelling

Definition:

Pile dwelling refers to a type of human settlement constructed above water, typically using wooden piles or stakes. Also known as stilt houses, pile dwellings are commonly found in regions with water bodies, such as lakes, rivers, and coastal areas. They have historical and archaeological significance, providing insights into ancient human civilizations and their adaptations to specific environments.

Examples:

Noun:

• The pile dwellings in the ancient city of Venice are a major tourist attraction.
• Archaeologists discovered well-preserved artifacts from a pile dwelling site near the lake.

Verb:

• The indigenous tribe used to pile dwell their homes along the riverbanks.
• We need to pile dwell the temporary shelters to protect them from flooding.

Adjective:

• The local community shares stories about their ancestors living in pile-dwelling settlements.
• The pile-dwelling civilization flourished during the Bronze Age.

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