Additional Fittings
25. Thwarts, cxalwi´ld.
These are round poles instead of flat benches, as in the canoes of Alaska and in our own boats. When on a trip the Indians pad them with an old mat, folded.
26. Withes of twisted cedar limbs, which fasten the thwarts, cli´dclidgΔs.
They are rove through a perforation in the thwart, and then through perforations in the side of the boat. Similar withes are used for mending cracks and in fastening the bow and stern sections in place (see No. 7 above). The present word refers to the way in which they are manipulated in fastening thwarts in place.
27. Strip of wood along the gunwale, stL’a´lalgwιL.
This is pegged to the top surface of the gunwale, to where the paddles rub, to prevent the sides of the canoe from being worn.
28. Painter, or boat rope, LΔdgwi´lad.
Used for mooring the boat, or anchoring it.