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rucksack

[ ruhk-sak, rook- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

rucksack

/ ˈrʌkˌsæk /

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

1890–95; < German: literally, back sack

C19: from German, literally: back sack

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.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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