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Knapsack

🔄 Synonyms of "Knapsack"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
haversacknoun	A small, strong bag carried on the back or the shoulder, usually with only one strap, and originally made of canvas.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.
backpacknoun	A knapsack, sometimes mounted on a light frame, but always supported by straps, worn on a person’s back for the purpose of carrying things, especially when hiking, or on a student's back when carrying books.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Knapsack"

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Word	Definition
haversacknoun	A small, strong bag carried on the back or the shoulder, usually with only one strap, and originally made of canvas.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.
backpacknoun	A knapsack, sometimes mounted on a light frame, but always supported by straps, worn on a person’s back for the purpose of carrying things, especially when hiking, or on a student's back when carrying books.
satchelnoun	A bag or case with one or two shoulder straps, especially used to carry books etc.
packnoun	A 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.
valisenoun	A piece of hand luggage such as a suitcase or travelling bag.
sacknoun	A 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.
handbagnoun	(chiefly Commonwealth) A small bag used chiefly by women for carrying various small personal items, sometimes considered as a fashion accessory.
pursenoun	A small bag for carrying money.
pouchnoun	A small bag usually closed with a drawstring.
bagnoun	A soft container made out of cloth, paper, thin plastic, etc. and open at the top, used to hold food, commodities, and other goods.
sacnoun	A bag or pouch inside a plant or animal that typically contains a fluid.
napsacknoun	(humorous) A sleeping bag.
bagpacknoun	Eggcorn of backpack.
gripsacknoun	(colloquial, dated) A traveller's bag.
back packnoun	Alternative form of backpack. [A knapsack, sometimes mounted on a light frame, but always supported by straps, worn on a person’s back for the purpose of carrying things, especially when hiking, or on a student's back when carrying books.]
possibles sacknoun	A bag carried by American Frontiersmen, containing daily tools and personal items. ( See Possibles bag)
towsacknoun	(Appalachia) A kind of burlap sack; a gunny sack.
hopsacknoun	(uncountable) A coarse, loosely-woven clothing fabric.
kyacknoun	A packsack to be swung on either side of a packsaddle.