packsack

Thân thiện

A hiker carries a heavy packsack up a mountain trail.

Definition

Noun: A bag designed to be carried on one's back, supported by straps over the shoulders. It is a type of container for holding personal belongings, gear, or supplies, commonly used for activities like hiking, traveling, or school.

Usage

A packsack is used to transport items conveniently on one's back. It is typically worn with two straps, one over each shoulder, to distribute weight evenly.

Examples

• Noun:
  • He filled his packsack with food and water for the day-long hike.
  • The student's heavy packsack was full of textbooks.
  • She prefers a packsack to a suitcase when traveling by train.

Advanced Usage

• "to shoulder one's packsack": To put on or prepare to carry the backpack.
  • After a short break, the hikers shouldered their packsacks and continued up the trail.

Variants and Related Words

• Backpack (n): The most common synonym for .
• Rucksack (n): A term often used for a sturdy backpack, especially for hiking or military use.
• Knapsack (n): An older term for a small backpack or bag for provisions.

Synonyms

• Backpack
• Rucksack
• Knapsack
• Haversack (a similar single-strap bag)

Related Phrases

• Daypack (n): A small used for short trips or daily essentials.
• Frame pack (n): A with an external or internal frame for support, used for carrying heavy loads.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder

Từ đồng nghĩa

• backpack
• back pack
• knapsack
• rucksack
• haversack