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rucksack

[ruhk-sak, rook-] / ˈrʌkˌsæk, ˈrʊk- /
NOUN
backpack
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NOUN
knapsack
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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

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

Daniel Anjorin walked out of the front door of his family home in Hainault at about 07:00 BST, rucksack on his back and headphones on as he headed to school.

From BBC Jun. 25, 2025

Then, alethiometer and box separately in the rucksack over his shoulder, they went back to the glade.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman

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

But members said they keep rucksacks in their homes packed with walkie-talkies, medical kits, sleeping bags and warm clothes — ready at a moment’s notice.

From New York Times Dec. 26, 2021

Mater Lumley moved the rucksacks to the top of the stairs, as if that brought them one step closer to leaving.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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