- a variation of umiak.
oomiak
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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 Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
Both the kayak and oomiak are still in every-day use, and it is to be hoped the boats of the white man will never wholly replace them.
From North America by Russell, Israel C. (Cook)
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)
He therefore quietly assumed the post of steersman in the oomiak, which contained Madam Mangivik, Nootka, the easy-going Cowlik, the gentle Rinka, Adolay, and a variety of children and babies.
From The Walrus Hunters A Romance of the Realms of Ice by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
“Is not the big oomiak with them?” asked her brother, rising quickly.
From The Giant of the North Pokings Round the Pole by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
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