Definition of knapsack in English:

knapsack

noun ˈnapsakˈnæpˌsæk

A soldier's or hiker's bag with shoulder straps, carried on the back, and typically made of canvas or other weatherproof material.
Example sentencesExamples
- He asked to see my ticket, and I crouched down to reach into the top compartment of my knapsack to retrieve it.
- The soldiers, dressed in bright green fatigues with knapsacks on their backs, filed through Jean Lesage Airport to meet loved ones who cheered and clapped.
- The second girl reluctantly produced a pack of cigarettes from her knapsack and offered one to the man.
- I stopped to readjust my knapsack, then hoisted the hockey bag again.
- The thefts have occurred primarily at the DP library, where unattended knapsacks left inside study booths present an attractive opportunity for thieves.
Synonyms
rucksack, backpack, haversack, pack, kitbag, duffel bag, satchel, shoulder bag, holdall

Origin

Early 17th century: from Middle Low German, from Dutch knapzack, probably from German knappen 'to bite' + zak 'sack'.

This goes back to Dutch knapzack, probably from German knappen ‘to bite (food)’ and zak ‘sack’. It was first used by soldiers for carrying necessities such as food supplies.

Definition of knapsack in US English:

knapsack

nounˈnæpˌsækˈnapˌsak

A bag with shoulder straps, carried on the back, and typically made of canvas or other weatherproof material.
Example sentencesExamples
- The thefts have occurred primarily at the DP library, where unattended knapsacks left inside study booths present an attractive opportunity for thieves.
- The soldiers, dressed in bright green fatigues with knapsacks on their backs, filed through Jean Lesage Airport to meet loved ones who cheered and clapped.
- I stopped to readjust my knapsack, then hoisted the hockey bag again.
- The second girl reluctantly produced a pack of cigarettes from her knapsack and offered one to the man.
- He asked to see my ticket, and I crouched down to reach into the top compartment of my knapsack to retrieve it.
Synonyms
rucksack, backpack, haversack, pack, kitbag, duffel bag, satchel, shoulder bag, holdall

Origin

Early 17th century: from Middle Low German, from Dutch knapzack, probably from German knappen ‘to bite’ + zak ‘sack’.

单词	knapsack
释义	Definition of knapsack in English: knapsack noun ˈnapsakˈnæpˌsæk A soldier's or hiker's bag with shoulder straps, carried on the back, and typically made of canvas or other weatherproof material. Example sentencesExamples He asked to see my ticket, and I crouched down to reach into the top compartment of my knapsack to retrieve it. The soldiers, dressed in bright green fatigues with knapsacks on their backs, filed through Jean Lesage Airport to meet loved ones who cheered and clapped. The second girl reluctantly produced a pack of cigarettes from her knapsack and offered one to the man. I stopped to readjust my knapsack, then hoisted the hockey bag again. The thefts have occurred primarily at the DP library, where unattended knapsacks left inside study booths present an attractive opportunity for thieves. Synonyms rucksack, backpack, haversack, pack, kitbag, duffel bag, satchel, shoulder bag, holdall Origin Early 17th century: from Middle Low German, from Dutch knapzack, probably from German knappen 'to bite' + zak 'sack'. This goes back to Dutch knapzack, probably from German knappen ‘to bite (food)’ and zak ‘sack’. It was first used by soldiers for carrying necessities such as food supplies. Definition of knapsack in US English: knapsack nounˈnæpˌsækˈnapˌsak A bag with shoulder straps, carried on the back, and typically made of canvas or other weatherproof material. Example sentencesExamples The thefts have occurred primarily at the DP library, where unattended knapsacks left inside study booths present an attractive opportunity for thieves. The soldiers, dressed in bright green fatigues with knapsacks on their backs, filed through Jean Lesage Airport to meet loved ones who cheered and clapped. I stopped to readjust my knapsack, then hoisted the hockey bag again. The second girl reluctantly produced a pack of cigarettes from her knapsack and offered one to the man. He asked to see my ticket, and I crouched down to reach into the top compartment of my knapsack to retrieve it. Synonyms rucksack, backpack, haversack, pack, kitbag, duffel bag, satchel, shoulder bag, holdall Origin Early 17th century: from Middle Low German, from Dutch knapzack, probably from German knappen ‘to bite’ + zak ‘sack’.
随便看	nationhoods nationist nationless nationly nation maker nation-making Nation of Islam nations nation state nation-state nation-states nationwide native native ability native ad native advertising native affairs native alloy Native American Native American Church Native American churchman Native Americanism Native Americans native area native bear