kyack

¹ American  

[kahy-ak] / ˈkaɪ æk /

noun

1. kayak.

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kyack ² American  

[kahy-ak] / ˈkaɪ æk /

noun

1. a type of packsack that consists of two connected sacks and is hung on either side of a packsaddle.

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Etymology

Origin of kyack

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

There's a side of bacon in that kyack over there.

From Cabin Fever by Bower, B. M.

The end is then carried back under the kyack and fastened.

From Camp and Trail by White, Stewart Edward

Throw the end of the rope across the horse, under the forward end of the kyack on the far side, beneath it and up over the rear end of the kyack.

From Camp and Trail by White, Stewart Edward

Lead the end across the horse, around the back of kyack on the other side, underneath it, and up over at a.

From Camp and Trail by White, Stewart Edward

Then place the loop bed around the kyack.

From Camp and Trail by White, Stewart Edward