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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

"I'm very much focused on using my eyes to find the fossils, so there's definitely plenty of trips where I'll go out and my hammer will stay in my rucksack."

From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026

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

I reach behind me and put it in the sheath between my back and the rucksack where at least I won’t have to see it.

From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness

The events took off and fueled demand for rucksacks and later other gear.

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

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

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 22, 2023

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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