Sakakawea

[ sak-uh-kuh-wee-uh ]
/ ˌsæk ə kəˈwi ə /

noun

Lake, a reservoir in W central North Dakota, on the Missouri River, formed by the Garrison Dam (completed 1956). 178 miles (286 km) long.
Formerly Garrison Reservoir.

Example sentences from the Web for sakakawea

  • The story of Sakakawea as told to the author by the daughter of a Mandan chief.

    North Dakota |Various

  • Sakakawea went with her husband, and proved herself invaluable to the success of the expedition (see Bismarck).

    North Dakota |Various

  • Their journey through the mountains to the Pacific, led by Sakakawea, is one of the most thrilling adventures in American history.

    North Dakota |Various