haversacks

noun

plural of haversack
as in knapsacks

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  1. backpacks
  2. rucksacks
  3. satchels
  4. pouches
  5. totes
  6. sacks
Noun
  • At the United Way of Long Island, the organization's Stuff the Bus campaign is returning for its 18th year, with partners and sponsors helping provide backpacks and school supplies to nearly 5,000 students.
    — John Dias, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Save up to 50% on school supplies, backpacks, tech, dorm essentials and classroom must-haves.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Definition of backpacks
Noun
  • Those who arrive by boat are permitted to stay for one hour only on the dunes, and disembarking with rucksacks or cool bags will not be allowed.
    — Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
  • The military used beeswax to waterproof canvas tents and rucksacks, use in sunscreen and camouflage, and wax and coat planes to reduce drag and save money on fuel.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
Definition of rucksacks
Noun
  • And keep scrolling for more best-selling Quince bags, including totes and satchels.
    — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
  • Use airtight containers or garment bags to keep out bugs, and consider storing clothing with natural repellents like cedar blocks or lavender satchels.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
Definition of satchels
Noun
  • Mora edits each episode himself, often while sucking on pouches of Zyn.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 28 July 2026
  • Whitman recommended classrooms use tubs or pencil pouches to hold onto devices like other districts have during class.
    — Julianna Mejia July 23, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Definition of pouches
Noun
  • Oprah is a big fan of totes, and this one tote-ally fits the bill.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 21 June 2026
  • Array can store six 24-inch-by-16-inch totes vertically, with each tote weighing 66 pounds.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Definition of totes
Noun
  • Last season, Young recorded a career-best 12 sacks and was voted to the Pro Bowl.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Edges in a 3-4 are built on ripping around the edge for sacks, but also asked to periodically fall off and cover in space.
    — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of sacks
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