Meaning Of The Word Umiak

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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

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