knapsack
A set of values from which a subset is chosenA set of values from which a subset is chosen.
» Tom slept under the tree, using his knapsack for a pillow.
Том спав під деревом, використовуючи рюкзак у якості подушки. — deniko
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2 sensesA 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
- a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
Examples
34 sentencesTom slept under the tree, using his knapsack for a pillow.
Том спав під деревом, використовуючи рюкзак у якості подушки. — deniko
Is your knapsack waterproof?
Твій рюкзак водонепроникний? — deniko
Tom's knapsack is empty.
Ранець Тома пустий. — deniko
ruРанец Тома пуст. — marafon
deToms Ranzen ist leer. — Roujin
Tom needs a new knapsack.
Тому потрібен новий рюкзак. — deniko
Where did you buy that knapsack?
Translations
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Origin
From Low German knapzak or Dutch knapzak (older form cnapsack), from Middle Dutch cnappenFrom 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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