umiaks

noun

plural of umiak
as in surfboats

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  1. canoes
  2. rafts
  3. skiffs
  4. punts
  5. dinghies
  6. gigs
  7. prams
  8. shells
Noun
  • It was widely reported that there was eight rangers and four canoes heading out across the Boundary Waters.
    — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 29 July 2026
  • The camp drew considerable attention after a haunting photo showing 19 of its canoes under water was widely seen online.
    — Ava Berger, NPR, 26 July 2026
Definition of canoes
Noun
  • Scientists will also be able to use satellite observations of the pumice rafts to hone estimates of the size of the eruption.
    — Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 31 July 2026
  • Both slides will utilize five-person rafts to ensure fun for the whole family.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Definition of rafts
Noun
  • Head to Bahia Marina on 22nd Street to rent a variety of water craft including kayaks, skiffs and pontoon boats.
    — Katie Riley, Southern Living, 15 July 2026
  • Two men were badly burned—one died, and the other remains hospitalized—and the Fiorella’s owners lost two more skiffs.
    — Will Freeman, New Yorker, 30 June 2026
Definition of skiffs
Noun
  • On previous punts in the game, the Panthers had not been as aggressive in trying to block the punt, the edge rusher taking two steps before turning around to block for the returner.
    — Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Miami punts The Hurricanes once again got past midfield, but Carson Beck was then sacked on back-to-back plays to force a Miami punt.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Definition of punts
Noun
  • Operating as close as possible to the Libyan search-and-rescue zone, its crew deployed fast rigid inflatable boats (RHIBs) to reach overcrowded inflatable dinghies before larger rescue vessels could arrive.
    — Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 17 July 2026
  • His anti-immigration message has shifted from focusing on Polish plumbers to asylum seekers in dinghies.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 June 2026
Definition of dinghies
Noun
  • With concert sponsorships, great promotions, MC gigs and a collection of engaging DJs, their competition fueled the music.
    — Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Even in the prime of his worldwide fame, the legendary jazz saxophonist regularly came home for gigs.
    — Dan Kelly July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
Definition of gigs
Noun
  • His mother, Laura, was a devout Methodist and a vegetarian, while his father, Kenneth, who worked as an accounts clerk and also restored prams and bicycles, had been a conscientious objector, and was a militant anti-smoker.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 20 June 2026
  • Babies here are moved around in sleds, not prams.
    — David Greig September 15, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Definition of prams
Noun
  • Mice with full-size rear shells can restrict in-hand corrections for some claw and fingertip players.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Built at an unprecedented pace, all ten structural shells were printed in just 58 days, keeping the entire project on a rapid nine-month timeline from initial contract award to final delivery.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
Definition of shells
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