General
ruck
What does ruck mean?
A large military backpack, or the act of marching long distances carrying it.
"We rucked twelve miles before sunrise."
Origin
From 'rucksack'; German 'Rücken' (back).
Frequently asked questions
What does "ruck" mean?
As a noun it is a large military backpack (rucksack); as a verb it means to march long distances carrying that loaded pack.
What is a "ruck march"?
It is a foot march covering distance while wearing a heavy rucksack, a staple of military training.
Where does the word come from?
It is short for "rucksack," which traces back to the German "Rücken," meaning back.
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