1. Plural of inukshuk; stone structures built by Inuit peoples, typically in the shape of a human figure, used as landmarks, hunting aids, or markers.
Usage: From Inuktitut language; Also spelled 'inukshuk' (singular) or 'inuksuk'; Culturally significant to Arctic Indigenous peoples

Examples

• The inukshuks guided travelers across the frozen Arctic landscape.
• Ancient inukshuks still stand as monuments to Inuit heritage.
• Hikers built small inukshuks to mark the trail through the wilderness.
• The inukshuks served as both practical navigation tools and spiritual symbols.
• Many inukshuks can be found along the coasts of northern Canada and Greenland.