knapsack
knapsack
Definition
knap·sack (nap′sak′)
knapsack
Synonyms
knapsack
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- carry: The people dragged themselves along, some carrying knapsacks or kit-bags, others pushing prams or handcarts, exchanging their goods for food.
- unpack: In unpacking this invisible knapsack of white privilege, I have listed conditions of daily experience that I once took for granted.
- have: We all had personal knapsacks packed ready, a gallon of gasoline and access to a small van that was rarely used.
Adjective modifier
- small: He enclosed a stamped, addressed envelope the size of a small knapsack.
- black: But I stuffed the bag into my plain black knapsack while walking from the car to Butler's front door.
- invisible: In unpacking this invisible knapsack of white privilege, I have listed conditions of daily experience that I once took for granted.
Modifies a noun
- sprayer: Use Virkon S Apply with a knapsack sprayer or pressure washer.
- problem: This approach to the knapsack problem takes NxM steps, which isn't bad.
