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rucksack

[ruhk-sak, rook-] / ˈrʌkˌsæk, ˈrʊk- /
NOUN
backpack
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NOUN
knapsack
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Example Sentences

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After being stopped in the international arrivals area, Lyons - who was wearing a t-shirt, shorts and carrying a rucksack - was handed over to I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport Area Resort Police.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

One of the rescuers told the court she had her rucksack on and her head was tilted back.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

It is not known what he was wearing when last seen, but police said he was an experienced hillwalker and was likely to have been wearing walking boots, a waterproof jacket and carrying a rucksack.

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2025

It is believed he has bought a large black rucksack and new clothing, thought to be a grey tracksuit top and a red t-shirt.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2025

“We gotta go,” I say, already reaching for my rucksack.

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