house-moving
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B1
/ˈhaʊs ˌmuːvɪŋ/
relocation of residence
Etymology
Etymology Information
'house-moving' originates from the combination of 'house' and 'moving', where 'house' refers to a dwelling and 'moving' refers to the act of changing location.
Historical Evolution
'house-moving' evolved from the simple act of relocating one's residence, combining the words 'house' and 'move' to describe the process.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'changing the location of a house', but over time it evolved to mean the process of relocating one's residence.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or process of moving from one house to another.
House-moving can be a stressful experience for many people.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45