English

Etymology
back + pack

Noun
en-noun

1. A knapsack, sometimes mounted on a light frame, but always supported by straps, worn on a person�s back when hike|hiking.
2. A similarly placed item containing a parachute or other life-support equipment.

Synonyms
knapsack (US)
rucksack

Translations
trans-top|worn on a person's back for hiking
Danish: rygsæk
Dutch: rugzak m
Faroese: ryggsekkur m
Finnish: reppu, selkäreppu
French: sac à dos
German: Rucksack m
Icelandic: bakpoki m
trans-mid
Japanese: ������ (bakkupakku); ���� (ryukku)
Kurdish: KUchar|جا�تا� پشت
Norwegian: ryggsekk
Portuguese: mochila f
Serbian: ranac
Spanish: mochila f
trans-bottom
trans-top|containing parachute
trans-mid
trans-bottom

Verb
en-verb

1. intransitive To hike and camp overnight in backcountry with one's gear carried in a backpack.
2. intransitive To engage in low-cost, generally urban, travel with minimal luggage and frugal accommodations.
3. transitive To place or carry (an item or items) in a backpack.

Translations
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Icelandic: ferðast fótgangandi með bakpoka
trans-mid
trans-bottom

Derived terms
backpacker
backpacking

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• 2008-01-02 23:54 - DCDuring - trans intrans hdrs- ety chktrans tab

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