haversack
Translation
haversack, knapsack
Examples
The soldier carried his rations in a haversack.
The soldier carried his rations in a haversack.
She packed a water bottle in her haversack.
She packed a water bottle in her haversack.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) haversack a type of backpack The soldier put the map in his haversack.
Similar Words
Synonyms: backpack, rucksack
Etymology
From German 'Habersack', meaning 'oat sack', originally for carrying horse feed.
Memory Tips
Think of a soldier 'having a sack' for their supplies.