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

Word History and Origins

Origin of rucksack¹

1890–95; < German: literally, back sack

Word History and Origins

Origin of rucksack¹

C19: from German, literally: back sack

Example Sentences

At the time he said he'd been carrying the engagement ring - which previously belonged to his mother - around in his rucksack for several weeks, building up to the proposal.

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Ms Allison, who is on her first holiday with her boyfriend, only has one rucksack with her with shoes, but no clothes whatsoever.

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She was wearing a large, dark-coloured coat with a light-coloured scarf or hood around her neck and was carrying a rucksack.

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Around the car, a man with a large rucksack on his back, opens the driver’s door and appears to hit the driver several times.

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The Old Bailey had previously heard that Gokool-Mely wanted to steal Victor's bicycle and his rucksack, which was said to contain knives the victim had bought online to trade.

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Related Words

• backpack
• briefcase
• gear
• handbag
• kit
• pack
• packet
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• suitcase