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knapsack

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knap·sack  (npsk)
n.
A bag made of sturdy material and furnished with shoulder straps, designed for carrying articles such as camping supplies on the back.
[Probably Low German Knappsack : knappen, to bite (probably of imitative origin) + Sack, bag (from Middle Low German sak, from Old High German sac, from Late Latin saccus; see sack1).]
knapsack
Noun
a canvas or leather bag carried strapped on the back or shoulder [Low German knappen to eat + sack bag]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.knapsackknapsack - a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
back pack, backpack, haversack, packsack, rucksack
bag - a flexible container with a single opening; "he stuffed his laundry into a large bag"
kit bag, kitbag - a knapsack (usually for a soldier)
Translations
Spanish knapsack [ˈnæpsæk] n → mochila
French knapsack [ˈnæpsæk] n → musette f
German knapsack [ˈnæpsæk] n → Rucksack m
Italian knapsack [ˈnæpsæk] n → zaino, sacco da montagna
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Early in the morning Partridge appeared at the bedside of Jones, ready equipped for the journey, with his knapsack at his back.
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Fielding, Henry View in context
Before she had started on the journey Dorothy had packed a knapsack with the things she might need, and this knapsack the Scarecrow carried strapped to his back.
The Patchwork Girl of Oz by Baum, L. Frank View in context
By Heaven, I will take stick and knapsack and walk right away from my own front door, right away where the road leads, and see what happens.
The Quest of the Golden Girl by le Gallienne, Richard View in context
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