RUCKSACK


Meaning of RUCKSACK in English

[ 'rʌksak , 'rʊk- ]

■ noun a bag with two shoulder straps which allow it to be carried on the back, used by hikers.

Origin

C19: from Ger., from rucken (dialect var. of Rücken 'back') + Sack 'bag, sack'.

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