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Knapsack — Knap sack , n. [D. knapzak; knappen to eat + zak a bag. See {Knap}, v. t., and {Sack}.] A case of canvas, leather, nylon, or other sturdy fabric, fitted with straps, for carrying on the back the food, clothing, or other supplies for a soldier or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
knapsack — (n.) c.1600, from Low Ger. Knapsack (Du. knapzak), probably from knappen to eat lit. to crack, snap + Sack bag (see SACK (Cf. sack) (n.1)) … Etymology dictionary
knapsack — [n] backpack carryall, duffel bag, haversack, kit bag, pack, rucksack, satchel; concept 446 … New thesaurus
knapsack — ► NOUN ▪ a soldier s or hiker s bag with shoulder straps, carried on the back. ORIGIN Dutch knapzack, probably from German knappen to bite + zak sack … English terms dictionary
knapsack — [nap′sak΄] n. [Du knapzak < knappen (see KNAP1) + zak, a SACK1] a bag or case of leather, canvas, nylon, etc. worn on the back, as by soldiers or hikers, for carrying equipment or supplies … English World dictionary
knapsack — UK [ˈnæpˌsæk] / US noun [countable] Word forms knapsack : singular knapsack plural knapsacks a bag that you carry on your back … English dictionary
knapsack — 1. noun A case of canvas or leather, for carrying items on the back. Syn: rucksack, backpack 2. verb To go hiking while burdened with a knapsack, usually overnight (or longer.) My sleeping bag fell off my backpack into the water, while we were… … Wiktionary
knapsack — [17] The sack of knapsack is no doubt essentially the same word as English sack, but the knap presents slightly more of a problem. The term was borrowed from Low German knappsack, and so probably knapprepresents Low German knappen ‘eat’ – the bag … The Hutchinson dictionary of word origins
knapsack — [[t]næ̱psæk[/t]] knapsacks N COUNT A knapsack is a canvas or leather bag that you carry on your back or over your shoulder, for example when you are walking in the countryside … English dictionary
knapsack — [17] The sack of knapsack is no doubt essentially the same word as English sack, but the knap presents slightly more of a problem. The term was borrowed from Low German knappsack, and so probably knapprepresents Low German knappen ‘eat’ – the bag … Word origins
