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portage The only portage on the whole canoe route would be the one around the great waterfall on our second day. ˈpɔrtɪʤ

Accepted Answer

The carrying of boats or goods overland from one body of water to another; also, a regular route for such carrying. Portage was borrowed from French back in the 15th century to mean “carrying, transporting” or “freight,” and it has kept its simple “carrying” sense to the present day. But its first known use in its “carrying of boats” sense came in 1698, and the obstacle that the canoes couldn't be steered over was none other than Niagara Falls. Though canoes are much lighter today than they used to be, a long portage that includes a lot of camping gear can still test a camper's strength.

word	portage
definition	The carrying of boats or goods overland from one body of water to another; also, a regular route for such carrying.
eg_sentence	The only portage on the whole canoe route would be the one around the great waterfall on our second day.
explanation	Portage was borrowed from French back in the 15th century to mean “carrying, transporting” or “freight,” and it has kept its simple “carrying” sense to the present day. But its first known use in its “carrying of boats” sense came in 1698, and the obstacle that the canoes couldn't be steered over was none other than Niagara Falls. Though canoes are much lighter today than they used to be, a long portage that includes a lot of camping gear can still test a camper's strength.
IPA	ˈpɔrtɪʤ

Portage Route Day Sense Canoes Carrying Boats Goods