1. Plural of baidar; large open boats or canoes used by indigenous peoples of the Arctic and subarctic regions, traditionally made of skin stretched over a wooden frame.
Usage: historical; ethnographic; also spelled 'baidarka' (singular) or 'baydara'

Examples

• The Aleut hunters paddled their baidars across the cold waters in search of sea otters.
• Archaeological evidence shows that baidars were essential vessels for Arctic maritime cultures.
• Traditional baidars were constructed using whale bone frames and seal skin coverings.
• The museum displayed a replica of a historic baidar used by Inuit traders.