Floating home (9)

I believe the answer is:

houseboat

(Other definitions for houseboat that I've seen before include "home secured by the bank" , "Dwelling" , "vessel" , "Floating abode" , "home to keep afloat" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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