back pack

A form of backpack — A knapsack, sometimes mounted on a light frame, but always supported by straps, worn on a person’s back for the purpose of carrying things, especially when hiking, or on a student's back when carrying books.

Meanings

nounback pack (plural back packs)

plural back packs

  1. alternativeAlternative form of backpack.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder

Broader

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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Chicago

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