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haversacks

noun

plural of haversack

as in knapsacks

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Active travelers will appreciate the gear shed, stocked with bicycles, helmets, backpacks, hiking sticks, binoculars, guitars, cameras, hoverboards, and basketballs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
Moreover, these buses are packed, with kids needing to somehow keep their backpacks, sports equipment and instruments on their laps.

— Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

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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

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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

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Khadijah had insisted on nursing their newborn Aziza with her own breast milk, but Latif discovers that only a few pouches remain in the fridge and formula makes his baby sick.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
This trend includes use of nicotine alone in noncombustible products such as nicotine pouches, or in combination with caffeine and nootropics, which are substances marketed to enhance cognition.

— Hasmeena Kathuria, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of pouches

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Maryland edge rushers Zahir Mathis and Sidney Stewart combined for 13 sacks last season.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
The defense has no sacks through two games, and the pressure percentage is less than half of the next-worst team in the league.

— David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

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