knapsack

[US]/'næpsæk/
[UK]/'næpsæk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a small bag worn on the back, typically used for carrying items.

Phrases & Collocations

knapsack problem

Example Sentences

she dumped her knapsack on the floor.

Will my sweater go in your knapsack?

After a short rest,they took up their knapsacks and went on.

Bintree use, simple knapsack problem, is my data structure beginner operations,

She packed her knapsack with snacks for the hike.

He slung his knapsack over his shoulder and set off on the trail.

The knapsack was heavy with all the books she carried.

They found a hidden compartment in the knapsack.

The knapsack was made of durable canvas material.

He always keeps a first aid kit in his knapsack.

The knapsack had adjustable straps for comfort.

She slung her knapsack onto the back of the chair.

The knapsack had a water-resistant coating.

He reached into his knapsack for his sunglasses.

Real-world Examples

Dear God, this parachute is a knapsack!

Source: Friends Season 7

What is there that I can add after the soldiers' knapsacks?

Source: "Education of Love" November

He was wearing a knapsack on his back and a big sword on his waist.

Source: 101 Children's English Stories

He put the coins in the box into his knapsack.

Source: 101 Children's English Stories

He threw his knapsack over the world and said it's possible to do it.

Source: Harvard University's "The Science of Happiness" course.

He took out the bronze coins from his knapsack and filled it with silver coins.

Source: 101 Children's English Stories

If one of you guys get your knapsacks out.

Source: Stanford Open Course: Negotiation Skills

" Do you suppose it would be dishonest to go through his knapsack? He might have something to eat" .

Source: Gone with the Wind

He saw his bicycle embarked, slung his knapsack into the lower compartment of the car, and followed it in.

Source: The Night's Gentle Embrace (Part 1)

Found these in his knapsack after he said he had no car.

Source: Prison Break Season 2

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