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rucksack

[ruhk-sak, rook-] / ˈrʌkˌsæk, ˈrʊk- /
NOUN
backpack
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NOUN
knapsack
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Near the body were personal items - a rucksack, coins, including one dated 1977, fragments of a Sun newspaper from 1978.

From BBC Apr. 29, 2026

"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

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

I pick up my rucksack, hooking it back over my shoulders.

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

Key examples are body armor, helmets and rucksacks that are often too big for female soldiers and small-stature men.

From Seattle Times Aug. 21, 2023

At ATC Pirbright officials found women recruits were not always given properly fitting trousers and shirts, and were at increased risk of injury due to ill-fitting equipment such as webbing and rucksacks.

From BBC Oct. 7, 2022

Soon there were two good-sized rucksacks packed full and propped against the wall, each cleverly designed to strap onto a person’s back.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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