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rucksack

[ruhk-sak, rook-] / ˈrʌkˌsæk, ˈrʊk- /
NOUN
backpack
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NOUN
knapsack
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O'Hara and Stewart had earlier been captured on footage at the latter's home in Glasgow's Barlanark with a length of hosepipe, a black jerry can and a rucksack.

From BBC May 13, 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

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

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

“A raincoat,” I say, looking thru my rucksack.

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

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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