kaiak


kaiak

(ˈkaɪæk) n (Nautical Terms) a variant of kayak

kay•ak

(ˈkaɪ æk)

n. 1. an Eskimo canoe with a skin cover on a light framework, made watertight by flexible closure around the waist of the occupant and propelled with a double-bladed paddle. 2. a small boat resembling this used in sports. v.i. 3. to go or travel by kayak. [1750–60; < Inuit qayaq] kay′ak•er, n.