umiak

The word “umiak” has 3 syllables: u-mi-ak.

It's pronounced as /ˈuːmiæk/.

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In the thesaurus, “umiak” has 30 synonyms.

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Synonyms for umiak

noun
1. A large, open boat made of skins stretched over a wooden frame that is propelled by paddles; used by the Eskimos for transportation.

Inuit families traditionally traveled in the sturdy umiak, navigating icy waters with skill.
The community gathered to construct a new umiak for the upcoming hunting season.
As the summer thaw arrived, the villagers prepared their umiak for whale hunting.
Children were taught essential skills for handling an umiak, passing down generations of knowledge.
The rhythmic paddling of the umiak echoed across the tranquil Arctic waters.

On this page you'll find 30 synonyms or another words to umiak, such as: bateau, canoe, catamaran, coracle, currach, curragh, dhow.

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