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knapsack Definition

knap·sack (napsak′)

noun

a bag or case of leather, canvas, nylon, etc. worn on the back, as by soldiers or hikers, for carrying equipment or supplies

Etymology: Du knapzak < knappen (see knap) + zak, a sack

knapsack Synonyms

knapsack

n.

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.

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