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# rucksack

noun (a rucksack, rucksacks)

«rucksack» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

A rucksack is a bag you carry on your back, with two straps over your shoulders. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/rucksack/#m1)

### In the lessons

British, Irish and some Australian English; Americans say «backpack», which is also common everywhere. Everyday life and safety: pack a rucksack for a hike with water, snacks, a map, a coat and a first-aid kit; wear both straps to protect your back. Phrases: pack a rucksack, carry a rucksack, heavy rucksack.

### Examples

- Pack your rucksack for the school trip. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/rucksack/#x1)
- My rucksack is too heavy. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/rucksack/#x2)
- Wear both straps of your rucksack. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/rucksack/#x3)
- He took a water bottle out of his rucksack. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/rucksack/#x4)
- The hikers carried big rucksacks. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/rucksack/#x5)
- My lunch is in the front pocket of my rucksack. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/rucksack/#x6)

### Note

Countable. Spelling: ruck-sack, with ck. Same meaning as backpack. A heavy rucksack worn on one shoulder can hurt your back.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «rucksack» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/R/rucksack/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«rucksack» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/rucksack.html) on Mova free.