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Definition portage in American English

portage noun

noun
1

carrying boats or cargo over land between two bodies of water

Example

Using a portage yoke allows a kayaker to distribute the weight of the kayak across both shoulders; this technique makes longer portages easier and reduces the strain on the body.

2

a place where portage is happening

Example

They made use of the waterways wherever possible and used portage paths to avoid rapids.

Definition portage in American English