Portage (noun)

1. The act of carrying a boat or canoe over land between two bodies of water.
2. A path or trail over which boats or canoes are carried.

Origin:

From the french word portage which means "carrying".

Examples:

1. Portage is necessary when a river or stream becomes unnavigable.
2. Portaging can be a strenuous and time-consuming task.
3. A portage trail is a path over which boats or canoes are carried.
4. A portage is a short cut to avoid unnavigable sections of river or stream.
5. Portaging is an important skill for canoeists and kayakers, especially in wilderness areas.