Pronunciation: /ˈpɔːrtɪdʒ/
noun the act or practice of carrying or transporting something over land, typically between two bodies of water
A1 I carried my canoe over the portage to reach the lake.
A2 The portage was a challenging part of the hiking trail.
B1 The portage route was marked with signs to guide hikers.
B2 The portage required us to carry our gear for several kilometers.
C1 The portage was necessary to bypass the rapids in the river.
C2 The portage was a crucial part of the expedition, requiring careful planning and coordination.
verb to carry or transport something over land, typically between two bodies of water
A1 I can portage my backpack across the river.
A2 She learned how to portage a canoe during her camping trip.
B1 The hikers had to portage their gear over the rocky terrain.
B2 The explorers had to portage their supplies through the dense jungle.
C1 The expedition team had to portage their equipment over the mountain pass.
C2 The portage of the heavy equipment proved to be a challenging task for the team.
formal The group had to complete a portage to carry their canoes and gear over the land between two bodies of water.
informal We'll need to do a portage to get our stuff to the other side of the lake.
slang Let's hustle through this portage so we can get back on the water.
figurative The portage of emotions she had to endure after the breakup was exhausting.
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