Meaning Of The Word Umiak

Real Dictionary

What's the definition of Umiak? Find Umiak meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

Umiak Meaning

Umiak Definition
Umiak Definition

What's The Definition Of Umiak?

umiak in American English
a large, open boat made of skins stretched on a wooden frame, used by Eskimos for transporting goods and traditionally rowed by women
noun: an open Inuit boat that consists of a wooden frame covered with skins and provided with several thwarts: used for transport of goods and passengers

umiak in British English
noun: a large open boat made of stretched skins, used by Inuit

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day

  • Gog ‐ noun: a chief prince of Meshech and Tubal who…
  • Sale or return ‐ noun: an arrangement by which a retailer pays…
  • Off-price ‐ designating or of retail stores, chains, etc…
  • Intonaco ‐ noun: a wet plaster surface on which frescoes…
  • Prester John ‐ a legendary medieval Christian king and priest…
  • Helium balloon ‐ noun: a balloon that is filled with helium and…
  • Residents association ‐ countable noun: A residents' association is an…
  • Miazine ‐ noun
  • Carnage ‐ bloody and extensive slaughter, esp. in battle…
  • The First Amendment ‐ an amendment to the US Constitution that prohibits…