roominess

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The party was then and there arranged, and two days later they set out on their mission, a goodly band, in kayaks and oomiaks.

From The Walrus Hunters A Romance of the Realms of Ice by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)

“I would have asked Him to clear the sea of ice,” replied the Eskimo promptly, “and send us kayaks and oomiaks to take us on shore.”

From Red Rooney The Last of the Crew by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)

But, while we were loading, twenty or thirty got into their kayaks; and, one of the oomiaks had eight or ten in it ere Wade was ready to give them a third shot.

From Left on Labrador or, The cruise of the Schooner-yacht 'Curlew.' as Recorded by 'Wash.' by Stephens, C. A. (Charles Asbury)

Towards evening the women's oomiaks had all gone ahead, and we were given to understand that they were about to encamp for the night.

From Narrative of a Second Expedition to the Shores of the Polar Sea by Franklin, John

Active preparations were also made for the erection of skin summer tents, and the launching of kayaks and oomiaks.

From Ungava by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)