knapsack
/'næpsæk/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder: A knapsack is a flexible container, typically made of cloth, with shoulder straps, designed for carrying personal belongings, supplies, or equipment on one's back.
Usage
- A knapsack is used for carrying items conveniently while keeping the hands free. It is commonly associated with hiking, school, travel, or daily commuting.
- It is typically worn over both shoulders but can sometimes be carried on one shoulder.
Examples
- Noun:
- She packed her lunch and a water bottle into her knapsack before the hike.
- The student's knapsack was filled with heavy textbooks.
- He slung his knapsack over his shoulder and headed out the door.
Advanced Usage
- "To shoulder a knapsack": To put on or carry a knapsack.
- The soldiers shouldered their knapsacks and began the long march.
Variants and Related Words
- Backpack (n): A very close synonym for knapsack, often used interchangeably in modern English, though "backpack" is more common in American English.
- Rucksack (n): A term more common in British English, often implying a larger, sturdier bag used for hiking or military purposes.
- Haversack (n): A smaller bag, often with a single shoulder strap, historically used by soldiers for rations.
Synonyms
- Pack: A general term for a bag carried on the back (e.g., daypack).
- Kitbag: A bag for holding a soldier's or traveler's kit.
Phrasal Verbs
(This word is a noun and does not have associated phrasal verbs.)
Related Idioms
(There are no common idioms specifically featuring the word "knapsack".)
Noun
- a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder