oomiak
Britishnoun
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“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 R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
“Now, Adolay, we are going to take you home,” said Cheenbuk, the day they started, while walking with her towards the oomiak in which she was to take her seat and a paddle.
From The Walrus Hunters A Romance of the Realms of Ice by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
Springing like a tiger to the stern of the oomiak, he seized the steering paddle, and turning the head of the boat towards the shore, paddled with all his energy.
From Ungava by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
Grasping the barrel he turned the muzzle aside, and the ball that was meant for his heart went skipping out to sea, to the no small surprise of the women in the oomiak.
From The Walrus Hunters A Romance of the Realms of Ice by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
Instantly the men in the kayaks shot towards it, while the oomiak followed as fast as possible.
From Ungava by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
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