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 made several difficult portages during their wilderness trip.
• This portage connects the two lakes and is about half a mile long.
• Early fur traders used these portages to transport their goods.
• The rocky portage required them to carry their canoe for two hours.
• They portages their equipment around the dangerous rapids.
• The guide showed us where to portage our kayaks safely.
• Historical portages were vital for inland transportation routes.