Definition of "portages" [portages]

• Plural form of portage. (noun)
• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of portage. (verb)

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• "It was necessary for us to larn a few lessons so here we began to study. first we were taught how to bridle a boat. this is done by tieing a rope around the nose of the boat about one third the way aft. then we learned how to make what they call portages -- that is -- when you come to falls or rapids, relieve the boat of all contents and carry contents and boat around the rapids."
• "The portages were the most grueling part of the journey."
• "But when it comes to smugness, perhaps nobody can beat Mark Braun (or "Mr. B") of Ann Arbor, MI, who "portages" his piano by bicycle (as forwarded to me by yet another reader):"