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rucksack

[ruhk-sak, rook-] / ˈrʌkˌsæk, ˈrʊk- /
NOUN
backpack
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NOUN
knapsack
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"I put it in my rucksack and put it on translate when I got home."

From BBC Mar. 20, 2026

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

From BBC Jan. 19, 2026

"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 Dec. 27, 2025

Mary-Jane was thrown to the ground but her rucksack strap was round one of the cow's legs and she was dragged along the ground.

From BBC Dec. 23, 2025

“Nothing that ain’t already happened,” I say, talking to the ground and readjusting the rucksack.

From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness

Groups of all ages converged on the city centre to the sound of drums and guitars, with hardy pilgrims lugging rucksacks and camping material on their backs.

From Barron's Jun. 7, 2026

But, pulling on their rucksacks after their journey from Brussels, the friends feel ready for a weekend of sightseeing.

From Reuters Nov. 3, 2023

With rucksacks, zippers, straps, and toggles, Williams cleverly infused a sense of practicality into high fashion.

From Seattle Times Jun. 22, 2023

The US also plans to ship 100 "tactical unmanned aerial systems" - small drones - which are often hand-launched and small enough to fit into rucksacks.

From BBC Mar. 17, 2022

Mae and I in the back with rucksacks and supplies, Luc riding up front with the driver.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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