Historical Transportation Methods

noun the act or practice of carrying or transporting something over land, typically between two bodies of water

verb to carry or transport something over land, typically between two bodies of water

• The group had to complete a portage to carry their canoes and gear over the land between two bodies of water.
• We'll need to do a portage to get our stuff to the other side of the lake.
• Let's hustle through this portage so we can get back on the water.
• The portage of emotions she had to endure after the breakup was exhausting.

noun the action of propelling a boat using oars

verb to propel a boat using oars

• The rowing team practiced diligently to improve their technique.
• I'm thinking of taking up rowing as a hobby.
• Let's ditch this party and go rowing on the lake instead!
• Rowing through a sea of paperwork, she finally completed the project.