umiak

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(o̵̅o̅′mē ak′)

or umiaq

noun

a large, open boat made of skins stretched on a wooden frame, used by Eskimos for transporting goods and traditionally rowed by women

Origin: Esk (Eastern dial.)

See umiak in American Heritage Dictionary 4

also oo·mi·ak

noun
A large open Inuit or Eskimo boat made of skins stretched on a wooden frame, usually propelled by paddles.

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Origin: Inuit umiaq

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