Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
portage
noun
/ˈpɔːr.tɪdʒ/
Definition
The act of carrying a boat or its cargo between navigable waters.
Examples
- During our canoe trip, we had to do a portage to get past the rocky shallows.
- The portage between the two lakes was challenging but rewarding.
Meaning
Portage refers to the process where a boat, canoe, or its cargo is carried over land between two bodies of water, typically where it is not possible to navigate due to shallow water, rapids, or other obstacles.
Synonyms
- carrying
- shipment
- transportation
- hauling
