haversack

/ˈhævəsæk/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈhævərsæk/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈha-vər-ˌsak/ (ame, mw)

1.名詞B2

釋義

a sturdy cloth shoulder bag, worn across the body or over one shoulder, used for carrying supplies on long walks or by soldiers in the field

例句

Hana stuffed a raincoat, a map, and two apples into her haversack before the long walk home.

stuff [items] into a haversack

Dimitris packed his haversack with bread, cheese, and a bottle of water.

pack a haversack with [items]

同義詞

knapsack
a very similar single-strap bag, now somewhat more old-fashioned
shoulder bag
a broader modern term; less specific about the material or the context of use
satchel
usually a more structured bag with a flap, often used for carrying books or documents

反義詞

backpack
a bag worn on the back with two shoulder straps, distributing weight evenly across both shoulders

Typically worn over one shoulder with a single strap, unlike a backpack which uses two shoulder straps.

❌I put on my haversack and tightened both shoulder straps.

✅I slung my haversack over my shoulder.

💡A haversack normally has a single strap and is worn across the body, not on the back like a backpack.

haversack — noun