Portage

usgb/ˈpɔːrtɪdʒ/
noun

The action of carrying a boat or its cargo overland from one body of water to another.

The canoeists made a portage of two kilometers to bypass the rapids.
Visual representation of "portage" - The action of carrying a boat or its cargo overland from one body of water to another

Often appears as...

  • make a portage
  • portage route
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Outdoor Activity

Portage is often used in the context of outdoor adventures and wilderness expeditions.

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Their portage took them through dense forests and rocky terrain.
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Physical Effort

The word conveys the effort of carrying heavy loads manually over challenging terrain.

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After the long portage, the group was exhausted but satisfied.
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Bypassing Obstacles

Portage is used when it's necessary to avoid obstacles like rapids, waterfalls, or unnavigable sections.

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The map showed a portage path around the dangerous rapids.
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