haversack

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Recent Examples of haversack Each foot soldier carried a ten-pound musket, a sixteen-inch bayonet, a tin canteen, a linen haversack, and his own blanket—a battlefield luxury, since in peacetime five men typically shared two blankets. / Cbs News, CBS News, 13 June 2025 Trimmed with luggage slats and a restraint bar, the box lands ready to support any traveling cases, haversacks, miniature steamer trunks, or other traveling caboodle carried in the cabin, but definitely not any plus-two passengers. Larry Griffin, Car and Driver, 24 Apr. 2023 There was the field bag (a canvas haversack used by soldiers in both world wars), the satchel (worn across the body and popularized by Indiana Jones), and the tote bag (notably prevalent among readers of The New Yorker). Nick Haramis, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2021 The next entry shows Gigger was docked pay for losing a canteen and a haversack. Dennis Hohenberger, Courant Community, 14 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haversack
Noun
  • In the end, though, their scores on the knapsack test were no better than the placebo group.
    Paul Tough Eric Jason Martin Krish Seenivasan Brian St. Pierre, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Steel wore a white turtleneck and carried a small knapsack filled with court filings: pleasure reading.
    Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • But, until now, one iconic carryall remained in the archives: the hefty satchel bag.
    Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 16 July 2025
  • They are also trained to stand their ground during an attack, using their satchel or dog repellent to defend themselves if necessary.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2025
Noun
  • The shorts were a different color, my shoes, the backpack, the location.
    Becca Longmire, People.com, 15 July 2025
  • Original price: $42.99 Carry your laundry to and from the laundry room with ease with this backpack duffel laundry bag.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • In 2022, Weymouth shouldered a rucksack to walk 1,000 miles along Slavc’s GPS trail, following the hundreds of virtual breadcrumbs that marked the wolf’s path from Slovenia to Italy.
    Jonathan C. Slaght, The Atlantic, 11 June 2025
  • The format sees contestants race up a mountain with rucksacks full of cash and the German version shot in New Zealand alongside several other international editions.
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 9 June 2025
Noun
  • The beauty of these pouches lies in their versatility.
    Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
  • This compact kit includes 140 pieces (think bandages, antiseptic wipes, tweezers, medical tape) in a water-resistant pouch that fits easily in your pack or car.
    Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2025
Noun
  • Scoop up travel-friendly bags, darling wallets, spacious totes, and statement purses—up to 53 percent off.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 July 2025
  • The spring 2025 collections offer some bread crumbs, musing newness with see-through iterations of totes, crossbody bags and pouches.
    Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • Wilkins added 17 tackles, two sacks and six quarterback hits during his brief tenure in Las Vegas.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 July 2025
  • With 10 years in the bag, Hicks walks away from the game with 952 tackles, 16.5 sacks, 13 interceptions, and 11 fumble recoveries.
    Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
Noun
  • If those necessities include linen clothing, a spacious duffel bag, or comfortable travel pants, check out Athleta’s sitewide sale.
    Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2025
  • The trapper had $100, an olive-drab duffel bag, a backpack, a rifle, and at least one handgun.
    Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 17 July 2025

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“Haversack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haversack. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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