Boat Building Tradition Still Strong in US Northwest

archeologist – n. someone who explores past human life and activities by studying the bones and tools of ancient people

kayak – n. a long narrow boat

sculpture – n. a piece of art that is made from clay, marble, stone or metal

freehand – adj. done without special tools or instruments

nail – n. a long, thin piece of metal that is sharp at one end and flat at the other end

paddle – v. to move a boat forward through water with a long, usually wooden pole

knot – n. a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour (one nautical mile is a unit of distance equal to 1,852 meters or 1.15 miles; this measurement is used for sea and air travel)

hokey – adj. funny; silly

facet – n. a part of something

expedition – n. a group of people who travel together, often to a distant place

Do fishermen in your country build their own small boats? If so, do they use plans or do they build the boats using their own memory and experience? We want to hear from you. Write your thoughts in the comments section.