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rucksack

[ruhk-sak, rook-] / ˈrʌkˌsæk, ˈrʊk- /
NOUN
backpack
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NOUN
knapsack
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"When I met him I realised he did not have any suitcases, he only had a rucksack," Pochynok said.

From BBC May 15, 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

"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

“If you’d asked me last week, I’d have been sure, but today–” I look down at my rucksack, at the book hiding inside.

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

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

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

Ampai sent the big man, Yai, back into the alley to retrieve their rucksacks.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat




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