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rucksack

[ ruhk-sak, rook- ]

noun

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


rucksack

/ ˈrʌkˌsæk /

noun

  1. a large bag, usually having two straps and a supporting frame, carried on the back and often used by climbers, campers, etc US and Canadian namebackpack
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of rucksack1

1890–95; < German: literally, back sack
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Word History and Origins

Origin of rucksack1

C19: from German, literally: back sack
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Example Sentences

Meathead nodded down the hallway where two olive drab duffel bags and a rucksack sat next to the front door.

But instead of getting my rucksack, he stepped out of the car and made a call.

My father carried a rucksack, a Tommy gun, lots of spare rounds of ammunition, various grenades and a collapsible bicycle.

Jimmy picked up the bag and fastened the deerskin straps, by which it hung from his shoulders like a rucksack.

We thought of—I thought of having lunch in the hotel, but, of course, you can have my rucksack to carry yours in.

He was busy tying a large rucksack of lunch on to himself, and was in no mood for Samuel's ball-room chatter.

He carried two English ration bags, besides his own rucksack, and they were all filled to bursting with loot.

There they were, coming down the passage from a side door—she in front with her alpenstock and rucksack—smiling.

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