Knapsack: meaning, definitions and examples

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knapsack

 

[ หˆnรฆpหŒsรฆk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

carry items

A knapsack is a type of bag that is worn on the back and is used to carry items such as clothes or food.

Synonyms

backpack, daypack, rucksack

Examples of usage

  • She packed her knapsack with all the essentials for the camping trip.
  • The hiker slung his knapsack over his shoulders and started up the trail.
Context #2 | Noun

military

In the military, a knapsack is a small backpack used to carry essential items for soldiers during a march or campaign.

Synonyms

haversack, kitbag, pack

Examples of usage

  • The soldier carried his rifle in one hand and his knapsack on his back.
  • Each soldier was responsible for packing his own knapsack with supplies.

Translations

Translations of the word "knapsack" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mochila

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ€เค  เคฅเฅˆเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rucksack

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ransel

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ัŽะบะทะฐะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ plecak

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒชใƒฅใƒƒใ‚ฏใ‚ตใƒƒใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sac ร  dos

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mochila

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑrt รงantasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฐ๋‚ญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู‚ูŠุจุฉ ุธู‡ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ batoh

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ batoh

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ƒŒๅŒ…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nahrbtnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bakpoki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€า›ะฐ ัำฉะผะบะตัั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒฃแƒ แƒ’แƒฉแƒแƒœแƒ—แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงanta

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mochila

Etymology

The word 'knapsack' originated from the German word 'Knappsack', which means a bag for food. It was first used in the 17th century to describe a bag carried by soldiers to hold their provisions. Over time, the design and usage of knapsacks evolved, eventually becoming popular as backpacks for everyday use and outdoor activities.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,817, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.