rucksack
noun
ruck·sack
| \ ˈrək-ˌsak
, ˈru̇k-\
, ˈru̇k-\
Definition of rucksack
: knapsack
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Synonyms for rucksack
Synonyms
backpack, kit bag, knapsack, pack, packsack
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Examples of rucksack in a Sentence
hikers carrying their food and water in rucksacks
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Our packs, nothing more than cheap rucksacks, didn’t weigh much. — Steve Meyer, Anchorage Daily News, "Years later, a loosely planned adventure is remembered for its laughs and lessons," 5 June 2019 Planning to spend several days behind rebel lines, the newsmen hoisted rucksacks onto their backs and, carrying their recording gear, walked single-file down a narrow dirt trail. — Andrew Selsky, The Seattle Times, "New push for justice after 4 Dutch journalists slain in 1982," 25 Mar. 2019 Many of the runners are treated for nasty chafing from lugging the rucksacks. — Stan Grossfeld, BostonGlobe.com, "In a grueling relay, runners carry the burden on behalf of veterans," 10 May 2018 Packed rucksacks stand on top of the closets in every office, so that office-workers can mobilize immediately if war breaks out. — Michael Birnbaum, Washington Post, "How U.S. troops could get stuck in a traffic jam on their way to fend off war with Russia," 24 June 2018 GoRuck: This company started by Iraq veteran Jason McCarthy sells apparel made in the U.S. along with rucksacks and patches. — Jacqueline Detwiler, Popular Mechanics, "Thank You For Your Service. Now What?," 17 Oct. 2018 It had even dangled in a rucksack from the feet of an Air Force pararescue member during a training jump. — Meg Jones, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Oak Creek-based Eder Flag repairs treasured American flag damaged in Afghanistan," 13 July 2018 The rucksacks symbolize the heavy burdens carried by troops and their families. — Stan Grossfeld, BostonGlobe.com, "In a grueling relay, runners carry the burden on behalf of veterans," 10 May 2018 Some wore military uniforms carrying 35-pound rucksacks while others chose colorful red, white and blue tutus. — Ali Linan, USA TODAY, "100-year-old survivor of inhumane Bataan Death March during World War II is marching again," 26 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'rucksack.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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