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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

To my surprise, the electric backpack leaf blower I strap on is not much heavier than my normal rucksack.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

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

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

I stand and put the rucksack back on.

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

Hundreds of people this weekend in New York City and across the country will remember Sept. 11, 2001, by throwing on rucksacks filled with weights and supplies and marching for hours.

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

Daniel Labs and his three friends from Germany are laden down with large rucksacks as they are camping on the trek.

From BBC ● May 20, 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

We all had full rucksacks, and a rolled-up blanket strapped on top of each of them.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo


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