1. Plural of bidarke; small, light boats or kayaks used by indigenous peoples of Alaska and the Aleutian Islands, typically made of wood frames covered with animal skins.
Usage: historical; also spelled baidarka or baidarka; primarily used in anthropological and historical contexts

Examples

• The museum displayed several bidarkees used by Aleut hunters centuries ago.
• Bidarkees were essential vessels for hunting sea otters and seals in Arctic waters.
• The construction of bidarkees required skilled craftspeople who understood waterproofing techniques.
• Early Russian explorers encountered indigenous peoples paddling bidarkees along the Aleutian coast.