1. the carrying of boats or goods overland between two bodies of water
2. a route or place where such carrying takes place

1. to carry a boat or goods overland between waterways

Examples

• The canoeists had to make a difficult portage around the waterfall.
• This portage connects the two lakes and is about half a mile long.
• Early fur traders used this portage to transport their goods.
• We had to portage our canoe across the rocky terrain.
• The portage trail was clearly marked with signs.
• They portaged their equipment to the next river.
• The historic portage was used by Native Americans for centuries.