portage

Example Sentences

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This was an important historical spot for the Coast Salish peoples as a canoe portage between Lake Washington and Lake Union, before the Montlake Cut was dug to unite the two water bodies.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 3, 2023

If you don’t need quite as much power and portage, Satechi sells a 66W three USB-C port charger for $55.

From The Verge • Jan. 7, 2022

For most of the trip thereafter, the crew of Civil War veterans, trappers and frontiersmen would portage the major rapids.

From Washington Times • Apr. 17, 2021

In September, seeing an opportunity for upscale paraphernalia portage, New York based stylist Jessica Cadmus launched a line of roll-up leather carrying cases called Rogue Paq.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 14, 2018

While the camaradas built the portage and Kermit looked for Simplicio, Rondon set off with his dog, Lobo, to hunt for game and Brazil nuts.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple