noun Download 🔗Share An act of carrying, especially the carrying of a boat overland between two waterways. Examples : "The canoeists planned several portages to get their boat around the falls. " nautical vehicle action geography environment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The route used for such carrying. Examples : "The many muddy portages made the canoe trip exhausting, but the beautiful lakes were worth the effort. " geography way nautical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A charge made for carrying something. Examples : "The museum charged a portage fee for carrying our large display case to the exhibit hall. " business service economy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Carrying capacity; tonnage. Examples : "The delivery truck's portages were carefully calculated to ensure it could safely carry all the furniture. " nautical business economy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The wages paid to a sailor when in port, or for a voyage. Examples : "The captain carefully calculated the crew's portages after the long and arduous voyage to ensure everyone was paid fairly for their time in port and at sea. " nautical sailing job business economy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A porthole. Examples : "The sailor squinted through the ship's portages, searching for land. " nautical architecture part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To carry a boat overland Examples : "The hikers had to portage their canoe around the waterfall. " nautical sailing vehicle sport action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading