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rucksack

[ruhk-sak, rook-] / ˈrʌkˌsæk, ˈrʊk- /
NOUN
backpack
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NOUN
knapsack
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“No one wanted to buy an expensive rucksack made in America,” Emily said.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

"I put it in my rucksack and put it on translate when I got home."

From BBC Mar. 20, 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

Colin removes his rucksack, and while he fishes for pencil and paper I walk through the flat.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

The events took off and fueled demand for rucksacks and later other gear.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

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

Men, women and children carried their belongings in plastic bags, shopping bags and rucksacks.

From Reuters Nov. 24, 2023

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

From Seattle Times Jun. 22, 2023

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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