Umiaq: meaning, definitions and examples
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Umiaq
[ ˈuːmiˌɑːk ]
Inuit culture
An umiaq is a large open boat used by the Inuit for transport and hunting. It is traditionally made from a wooden frame covered in walrus or seal skin.
Synonyms
Inuit boat, skin boat
Examples of usage
- The Inuit hunters used the umiaq to travel across the icy waters.
- She sat at the front of the umiaq, scanning the horizon for seals.
Translations
Translations of the word "Umiaq" in other languages:
🇵🇹 umiaq
🇮🇳 उमिएक
🇩🇪 Umiaq
🇮🇩 umiaq
🇺🇦 уміяк
🇵🇱 umiaq
🇯🇵 ウミアック
🇫🇷 umiaq
🇪🇸 umiaq
🇹🇷 umiaq
🇰🇷 우미악
🇸🇦 أومياك
🇨🇿 umiaq
🇸🇰 umiaq
🇨🇳 乌米亚克 (Wūmǐyàkè)
🇸🇮 umiaq
🇮🇸 umiaq
🇰🇿 умияқ
🇬🇪 უმიაკი
🇦🇿 umiaq
🇲🇽 umiaq
Etymology
The word 'umiaq' comes from the Inuit language, specifically the Yupik and Inupiat dialects. It has been used for centuries by the indigenous peoples of the Arctic regions for transportation and hunting. The design and construction of the umiaq have remained relatively unchanged over the years, reflecting the deep connection between the Inuit people and their environment.