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RUKS-ak/ˈrʌksæk/

A rucksack is a bag you carry on your back — British English. American English often says backpack. A schoolbag is for school; a rucksack is also for walking and travel. A suitcase has a handle and often wheels. Wear / put on a rucksack; in my rucksack.

Meaning

A bag you carry on your back (British).

Examples

• “Pack your rucksack for the trip.”
• “My rucksack is full of books.”
• “Take a rucksack, not a suitcase, for the walk.”

Good to know

British rucksack = backpack. in my rucksack. Contrast: suitcase, schoolbag.

Near in meaning

backpack

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