What does the cryptic crossword clue "Vagrant bowled over by house (4)" mean?

The definition is "Vagrant". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HO (synonym of "house") + B (abbreviation of "bowled") + O (synonym of "over"); definition: "Vagrant" The answer is HOBO.

Vagrant bowled over by house (4)

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