rucksack
[ ruhk-sak, roo k- ]
/ ˈrʌkˌsæk, ˈrʊk- /
noun
a type of knapsack carried by hikers, bicyclists, etc.
Origin of rucksack
1890–95; < German: literally, back sack
Words nearby rucksack
ruching,
ruck,
ruck-rover,
ruckle,
ruckman,
rucksack,
ruckus,
ruction,
ruda sląska,
ruda śląska,
rudaceous
Example sentences from the Web for rucksack
British Dictionary definitions for rucksack
rucksack
/ (ˈrʌkˌsæk) /
noun
a large bag, usually having two straps and a supporting frame, carried on the back and often used by climbers, campers, etc
US and Canadian name: backpack
Word Origin for rucksack
C19: from German, literally: back sack