1. plural of komatik; traditional Inuit sleds pulled by dogs or snowmobiles
Usage: Arctic/Inuit culture

Examples

• The hunters loaded their gear onto the komatiks before heading across the frozen tundra.
• Traditional komatiks are made from wood and lashed together with leather or rope.
• The dog team pulled three komatiks loaded with supplies to the remote village.
• Modern komatiks are often pulled by snowmobiles instead of sled dogs.
• The Inuit family used their komatiks to transport caribou meat back to camp.
• These lightweight komatiks can navigate rough ice conditions better than wheeled vehicles.