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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

"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

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 takes what feels like a lifetime to get the rucksack straps off my arms and finally be able to cast the knife and the whole mess aside.

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

But, pulling on their rucksacks after their journey from Brussels, the friends feel ready for a weekend of sightseeing.

From Reuters ● Nov. 3, 2023

At ATC Pirbright officials found women recruits were not always given properly fitting trousers and shirts, and were at increased risk of injury due to ill-fitting equipment such as webbing and rucksacks.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2022

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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