What is the meaning of Portage?

An act of carrying, especially the carrying of a boat overland between two waterways.

The route used for such carrying.

A charge made for carrying something.

Carrying capacity; tonnage.

The wages paid to a sailor when in port, or for a voyage.

A porthole.

To carry a boat overland

act of carrying a heavy load

tax paid for the transport of goods

tonnage (carrying capacity of a ship)

Source: wiktionary.org