Meaning
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- 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.
- A similarly placed item containing a parachute or other life-support equipment.
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈbæk.pæk/
Etymology
From back + pack.
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