Meaning
A low-slung boatlike sled, used for man-hauling supplies across snow and ice.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From Nordic languages: Norwegian pulk; Swedish pulka, Finnish pulkka, from Sami pul’hkē (compare Northern Sami bulki), from Proto-Samic *pulkkē.
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
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