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rucksack

[ruhk-sak, rook-] / ˈrʌkˌsæk, ˈrʊk- /
NOUN
backpack
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NOUN
knapsack
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One of the important things she has trained Captain Crumpet and Chikondi in is what to do if they feel threatened and she carries a rucksack as a mobile safe space.

From BBC Apr. 5, 2026

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

From BBC Mar. 20, 2026

He would walk for 10 minutes and then lie on his back, still attached to his rucksack, for 10 minutes.

From BBC Oct. 15, 2025

On the night she died, she had packed her belongings into a suitcase and rucksack, suggesting she was preparing to leave, the court was told.

From BBC Apr. 24, 2025

I slip off the rucksack and take out the book.

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

Military vests and rucksacks and a broken rifle, covered in brick dust, lay on the ground under the trees.

From New York Times Jul. 10, 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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