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rucksack

[ruhk-sak, rook-] / ˈrʌkˌsæk, ˈrʊk- /
NOUN
backpack
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NOUN
knapsack
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"Anyone who has buried a rucksack or holdall bag at the site and would like it back is asked to get in contact with us," he said.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

"When I met him I realised he did not have any suitcases, he only had a rucksack," Pochynok said.

From BBC May 15, 2026

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

"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

He put on an extra-warm coat, as if he expected to be going someplace cold, and strapped on a rucksack.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

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

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

From Seattle Times Jun. 22, 2023

The command comes down from Major Byrd that we are to rest after supper but with our bedrolls and rucksacks in preparation.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson




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