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
  • Rebecca Dixon, the district’s assistant director of special education, and Jaime Goodley, its director of special education, bought everything from earbuds and glue sticks to notebooks and backpacks.
    — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • According to Treasury, Galeano had been detained in the United States in 2017 on suspicion of manipulating ATMs and was found with drugs and backpacks containing a large amount of cash.
    — Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 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
  • Red blood may be a sign of hemorrhoids, diverticulosis (small pouches in the colon), and more, while black or tarry feces can be a sign of internal bleeding in the colon, small intestine or stomach—and is linked to cancer, ulcers and inflammation.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Canned seafood comes in cans, pouches and glass jars, but Dudash says the packaging itself doesn’t appear to make a meaningful difference nutritionally.
    — Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 5 Oct. 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
  • The pass rush has been lacking, with only three sacks in USC’s four other games.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The sacks may not have been there, but the Chiefs still pressured Willis 17 times during the game, per Pro Football Focus.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of sacks
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“Haversacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haversacks. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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