Definition

1. Noun:
   • A knapsack, typically for a soldier: A "kitbag" is a type of bag, often a simple cylindrical duffel bag, designed to carry a soldier's personal belongings, kit, or equipment.

Usage

• The word "kitbag" is used to refer specifically to a piece of military luggage. It is a compound noun where "kit" refers to a set of articles or equipment, and "bag" refers to the container.
• It is typically used in military or historical contexts.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The soldier packed his uniform and boots into his kitbag.
  • After the long march, he dropped his heavy kitbag on the barracks floor.

Advanced Usage

• While primarily military, "kitbag" can sometimes be used metaphorically or in other contexts to imply a collection of personal gear or burdens.
  • He arrived with his entire life in a single kitbag. (This suggests all his worldly possessions were in one bag, similar to a soldier's kit.)

Variants and Related Words

• Kit bag: An alternative, two-word spelling with the same meaning.
• Duffel bag: A common synonym, though "duffel bag" is a more general term not exclusive to military use.
• Knapsack: A synonym, often implying a bag carried on the back.
• Rucksack: Another synonym for a backpack, commonly used in hiking contexts.

Synonyms

• Duffel bag: A large cylindrical bag, often made of canvas.
• Knapsack: A bag carried on the back, often by soldiers or hikers.
• Holdall: A large bag for carrying clothes and other personal items.

Related Phrases

• To pack one's kitbag: This phrase means to prepare one's belongings for departure, especially in a military context.
  • The troops were ordered to pack their kitbags for immediate deployment.

Noun

1. a knapsack (usually for a soldier)