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portage

/pɔːrɪdʒ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does portage mean?

noun, verb

The act of carrying or transporting something, especially over a distance, often by hand or on one's back. A passage or route for carrying or transporting something.

Example

"The hikers had to make a portage around the lake to avoid a long detour."

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