wanigan
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- noun
- /ˈwɑːnɪɡən/
- Archaic
- During their expedition, they relied on the wanigan to store food and cooking supplies safely.
- wanigan purchases
Examples
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After we launched it into the cold, dark waters, we quickly packed our wanigan for the trip and pushed off from shore.
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The workers gathered around the wanigan to prepare their meals after a long day in the forest.
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He set up the wanigan by the river to keep the supplies dry while they worked nearby.
Synonyms
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A boat used for catching fish that often has a space to keep the fish alive
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A boat that carries people or goods along a river
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9.8
A small Asian boat that has a flat bottom and shelter and is moved by oars or a sail
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A strong boat built to carry goods, equipment, or people for tasks at sea
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A small boat with long poles on each side used for fishing and short trips
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A small temporary building on a work site where workers sleep and rest
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A small building where you keep tools
Surface Forms
Etymology
Wanigan probably comes from an Ojibwe word waanigan meaning 'container' or 'box'. Think of it as a small, portable 'wagon' or box that holds food and tools by the river, which is why a wanigan is a movable shelter or boat used to store supplies or to serve as a camp kitchen.