noun · rare

knapsack

knapsack · knapsacks

рюкзак, наплічник, ранець

рюкзак, ранец

Rucksack

A set of values from which a subset is chosenA set of values from which a subset is chosen.

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/ˈnæpsæk/

» Tom slept under the tree, using his knapsack for a pillow.

Том спав під деревом, використовуючи рюкзак у якості подушки.

Meaning

2 senses

A set of values from which a subset is chosen.
(US, archaic)A case of canvas or leather, for carrying items on the back.
Rucksack, Tornister
рюкза́кrjukzák, ранецranec

More definitions

a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder

Examples

34 sentences

Tom slept under the tree, using his knapsack for a pillow.
Том спав під деревом, використовуючи рюкзак у якості подушки.
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Is your knapsack waterproof?
Твій рюкзак водонепроникний?
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Tom's knapsack is empty.
Ранець Тома пустий.
ruРанец Тома пуст.
deToms Ranzen ist leer.
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Tom needs a new knapsack.
Тому потрібен новий рюкзак.
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Where did you buy that knapsack?
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Translations

6 languages

Русский

By meaning 1

case of canvas or leather, for carrying items on the back:

Deutsch

By meaning 1

case of canvas or leather, for carrying items on the back:

Origin

From Low German knapzak or Dutch knapzak (older form cnapsack), from Middle Dutch cnappen

From Low German knapzak or Dutch knapzak (older form cnapsack), from Middle Dutch cnappen (“to bite with teeth”), ultimately from knappen (“to eat, crack”), of imitative origin, + sack. German Knappsack is from Dutch.

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