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Dugout

A canoe or boat dug out from a large log.

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Abode 76% connected

of Abide

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Canoe 76% connected

A boat used by rude nations, formed of trunk of a tree, excavated, by cutting of burning, into a suitable shape. It is propelled by a paddle or paddl…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Domicile 76% connected

An abode or mansion; a place of permanent residence, either of an individual or a family.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Dwelling 76% connected

of Dwell

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Fortification 76% connected

The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places in order to defend them against an enemy.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Habitation 76% connected

The act of inhabiting; state of inhabiting or dwelling, or of being inhabited; occupancy.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Home 76% connected

See Homelyn.

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Munition 76% connected

Fortification; stronghold.

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Shelter 76% connected

That which covers or defends from injury or annoyance; a protection; a screen.

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Containing whole 1

Park 70% connected

A piece of ground inclosed, and stored with beasts of the chase, which a man may have by prescription, or the king's grant.

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Synonym 2

Bunker 92% connected

A sort of chest or box, as in a window, the lid of which serves for a seat.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Pirogue 92% connected

A dugout canoe; by extension, any small boat.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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