haversack

hav·er·sack

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [hav-er-sak]
- /ˈhæv ərˌsæk/
- /ˈhæv.ə.sæk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hav-er-sak]
- /ˈhæv ərˌsæk/

Definitions of haversack word

noun haversack a single-strapped bag worn over one shoulder and used for carrying supplies. 1
noun haversack a soldier's bag for rations, extra clothing, etc. 1
noun haversack A small, sturdy bag carried on the back or over the shoulder, used especially by soldiers and hikers. 1
noun haversack backpack, knapsack 1
countable noun haversack A haversack is a canvas bag that is usually worn over one shoulder. 0
noun haversack a canvas bag for provisions or equipment, carried on the back or shoulder 0

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Origin of haversack

First appearance:

before 1740

One of the 48% newest English words

1740-50; earlier havresack < French havresac < German Habersack, equivalent to Haber oats (compare dialectal English haver < Old Norse hafrar oats) + Sack sack1

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Parts of speech for Haversack

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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haversack popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for haversack

noun haversack

knapsack — a canvas, nylon, or leather bag for clothes, food, and other supplies, carried on the back by soldiers, hikers, etc.
pack — a group of things wrapped or tied together for easy handling or carrying; a bundle, especially one to be carried on the back of an animal or a person: a mule pack; a hiker's pack.
rucksack — a type of knapsack carried by hikers, bicyclists, etc.
briefcase — A briefcase is a case used for carrying documents in.
backpack — A backpack is a bag with straps that go over your shoulders, so that you can carry things on your back when you are walking or climbing.

All 46 Synonyms of haversack