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Backpack

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packnounA bundle made up and prepared to be carried; especially, a bundle to be carried on the back, but also a load for an animal, a bale.
haversacknounA small, strong bag carried on the back or the shoulder, usually with only one strap, and originally made of canvas.
rucksacknoun(UK, Northeastern US) A bag carried on the back or shoulder, supported by straps.
knapsacknoun(chiefly US) (in UK, dated or archaic) A case of canvas or leather, for carrying items on the back.

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knapsacknoun(chiefly US) (in UK, dated or archaic) A case of canvas or leather, for carrying items on the back.
packnounA bundle made up and prepared to be carried; especially, a bundle to be carried on the back, but also a load for an animal, a bale.
haversacknounA small, strong bag carried on the back or the shoulder, usually with only one strap, and originally made of canvas.
rucksacknoun(UK, Northeastern US) A bag carried on the back or shoulder, supported by straps.
satchelnounA bag or case with one or two shoulder straps, especially used to carry books etc.
valisenounA piece of hand luggage such as a suitcase or travelling bag.
suitcasenounA large (usually rectangular) piece of luggage used for carrying clothes, and sometimes suits, when travelling.
sacknounA bag; especially a large bag of strong, coarse material for storage and handling of various commodities, such as potatoes, coal, coffee; or, a bag with handles used at a supermarket, a grocery sack; or, a small bag for small items, a satchel.
luggagenoun(uncountable) The bags and other containers that hold a traveller's belongings.
briefcasenounA case used for carrying documents, especially for business.
handbagnoun(chiefly Commonwealth) A small bag used chiefly by women for carrying various small personal items, sometimes considered as a fashion accessory.
pursenounA small bag for carrying money.
bagnounA soft container made out of cloth, paper, thin plastic, etc. and open at the top, used to hold food, commodities, and other goods.
pocketbooknoun(US) A purse or handbag.
pouchnounA small bag usually closed with a drawstring.
totenounA tote bag.
sleevenounThe part of a garment that covers the arm.
pokenounA prod, jab, or thrust.
bindernounSomeone who binds.
donglenoun(computer hardware) Any small device that plugs into an electronic device, typically a computer, and alters its functionality. Common examples include wireless modems, digital media players, software copy protect devices, and adapters.

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