Word of the Day
Umiak (YOO-mee-ak)
· Common clues: Kayak kin, Inuit vessel
· Crossword puzzle frequency: 4 times a year
The umiak is a type of boat used by the Inuit for transportation. Its name means "woman's boat," as opposed to the kayak, which means "man's boat." Like the kayak, the umiak is traditionally made from driftwood or whalebone pegged and/or lashed together into a frame, over which seal skins are stretched.
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