Rucksack: meaning, definitions and examples

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rucksack

 

[ หˆrสŒksak ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

carry belongings

A rucksack is a type of backpack that is used to carry belongings on one's back. It typically has shoulder straps and may have multiple compartments for organizing items.

Synonyms

backpack, daypack, knapsack

Examples of usage

  • She packed her rucksack with camping gear before heading out into the wilderness.
  • He always carries his laptop in his rucksack when he travels.
Context #2 | Noun

military

In military terms, a rucksack is a large, rugged backpack used by soldiers to carry essential supplies and equipment during operations.

Synonyms

duffel bag, kitbag, military backpack

Examples of usage

  • The soldiers loaded their rucksacks with ammunition and food supplies before embarking on the mission.
  • Each soldier was responsible for their own rucksack during the march.

Translations

Translations of the word "rucksack" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mochila

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ€เค  เค•เคพ 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 ั€ัŽะบะทะฐะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒฃแƒ แƒ’แƒฉแƒแƒœแƒ—แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงantasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mochila

Etymology

The word 'rucksack' originated from the German word 'Rรผcken' meaning 'back' and 'sack' meaning 'bag'. It entered the English language in the mid-19th century and has since been commonly used to refer to a backpack or knapsack.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,098, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.