oomiak
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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)
This was the fact that, although night was coming on, the oomiak with the women had not returned.
From Red Rooney The Last of the Crew by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
The oomiak is the open boat of skin used by Eskimo women, and is capable of holding several persons.
From The Giant of the North Pokings Round the Pole by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
Two men then gave up their kayaks to two of the women, and took their places in the oomiak.
From The Walrus Hunters A Romance of the Realms of Ice by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
See, the oomiak has a tail—and wags it!”
From The Giant of the North Pokings Round the Pole by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
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