Rucksack — meaning in English

English meaning

• backpack noun A bag with straps worn on the back, used for carrying books, gear, or supplies.
• knapsack noun A bag, usually made of canvas or leather, carried on the back for holding supplies or belongings.
• rucksack noun A bag with straps, carried on the back.

Senses

Rucksack is used for these senses in English:

• backpack A knapsack, sometimes mounted on a light frame, but always supported by straps, worn on a person’s back for the purpose of carrying things, especially when hiking, or on a student's back when carrying books.
• rucksack (UK, Northeastern US) A bag carried on the back or shoulder, supported by straps.

backpack — full definition

1. noun A bag with straps worn on the back, used for carrying books, gear, or supplies.
2. verb To travel or hike carrying one's belongings in a backpack, typically on a tight budget.

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