Meaning of the word knapsack in English

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knapsack

US /ˈnæp.sæk/
UK /ˈnæp.sæk/
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Noun

1.

a bag with shoulder straps, carried on the back, and typically made of canvas or other waterproof material

Example:
He packed his lunch and a water bottle in his knapsack before heading out for a hike.
The old soldier carried his belongings in a worn leather knapsack.
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