oomiak
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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They did not seem in the least afraid of the approaching oomiak.
From The Walrus Hunters A Romance of the Realms of Ice by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
The oomiak, or women’s boat, is quite a different affair from the kayak, in which the men travel singly.
From Ungava by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
It was Arbalik in a kayak, preceding an oomiak propelled by several women.
From Red Rooney The Last of the Crew by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
The bear went past—like one of Arbalik’s arrows—sitting on its haunches, and trying to stop itself in vain, for the wind carried it on like an oomiak with the sail spread.
From Red Rooney The Last of the Crew by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
“But where the kayak and the oomiak cannot float the sledge may go,” said the Captain.
From The Giant of the North Pokings Round the Pole by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
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