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carrying 
n. the process of transporting canoes and equipment over a portage.
- 1793 (1933) The River winipoc is full of shocking rapids which occasions this frequent carrying.
- 1921 Much trouble was experienced in carrying round the many bad rapids which abound in this stream.
- 1793 (1933) The River winipoc is full of shocking rapids which occasions this frequent carrying.