Definitions for: Knapsack


[n] a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder



Webster (1913) Definition: Knap"sack`, n. [D. knapzak; knappen to eat + zak a
bag. See Knap, v. t., and Sack.]
A case of canvas or leather, for carrying on the back a
soldier's necessaries, or the clothing, etc., of a traveler.

And each one fills his knapsack or his scrip With some
rare thing that on the field is found. --Drayton.

Synonyms: back pack, backpack, haversack, packsack, rucksack

See Also: bag, kit bag, kitbag

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