Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ahkio
noun
/ˈɑːkioʊ/
Definition
A type of sled traditionally used by the Sami people of northern Scandinavia, designed to be pulled by reindeer or dogs.
Examples
- During the winter festival, we saw children riding on an ahkio pulled by reindeer.
- The Sami herders used an ahkio to carry supplies across the frozen tundra.
- He learned how to build a traditional ahkio from his grandfather.
Meaning
Ahkio refers to a sled that is typically open at the front and used to transport goods or people across snowy terrain.
Synonyms
- sledge
- sled
- toboggan
