1. a low, boat-shaped sledge drawn by reindeer or dogs, used in northern regions
Usage: chiefly Scandinavian and Arctic contexts; also spelled pulk

Examples

• The Sami herders transported supplies across the snow using a pulka pulled by reindeer.
• In Arctic expeditions, explorers relied on pulkas to carry equipment over frozen terrain.
• The pulka's shallow design made it ideal for traveling across ice and snow.
• Traditional pulkas were crafted from wood and animal hides to withstand harsh winters.