Rucksack
(noun)
- A large backpack, typically made of canvas or nylon, used for carrying camping equipment, books, or other items on the back.
- A backpack made of canvas or nylon that is worn on the back and used for carrying camping equipment, books, or other items.
Origin:
Early 19th century: from german rucksack, from rucken "to carry on the back" + sack "bag".
Examples:
- He carried a rucksack on his back.
- The rucksack was filled with camping gear.
- The hikers had rucksacks with them.
- The rucksack had a lot of pockets for organization.
- He packed his clothes in the rucksack for the trip.