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rucksack

American  
[ruhk-sak, rook-] / ˈrʌkˌsæk, ˈrʊk- /

noun

  1. a type of knapsack carried by hikers, bicyclists, etc.

rucksack British  
/ ˈrʌkˌsæk /

noun

  1. US and Canadian name: backpack.  a large bag, usually having two straps and a supporting frame, carried on the back and often used by climbers, campers, etc

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Etymology

Origin of rucksack

1890–95; < German: literally, back sack

Example Sentences

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One of the rescuers told the court she had her rucksack on and her head was tilted back.

From BBC

Colin removes his rucksack, and while he fishes for pencil and paper I walk through the flat.

From Literature

At various points on his journey, Noah appeared to discard some of his possessions including his rucksack and mobile phone.

From BBC

"It was indescribably nice, as if you've been hiking for a weekend with a massive rucksack - then you take the rucksack off and you feel you can float."

From BBC

He put on an extra-warm coat, as if he expected to be going someplace cold, and strapped on a rucksack.

From Literature

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