verb
- carrying a canoe or boat overland between navigable waters
Usage: outdoor recreation
noun
- the act of carrying a canoe or boat overland between navigable waters
Usage: outdoor recreation
Examples
- We spent the morning portaging our canoe around the rapids.
- The portaging took longer than expected due to the rocky terrain.
- They were portaging between two lakes connected by a narrow trail.
- After portaging for half a mile, we reached the calm water.
- The guide explained the proper technique for portaging heavy equipment.
- Portaging is an essential skill for wilderness canoeing.