haversack

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Recent Examples of haversack 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
  • The small knapsack is made from a lightweight, technical material with a water-resistant coating and anti-wrinkle properties to maintain a more professional look.
    Christina Liao, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
  • The Roam was the first dedicated portable device that Sonos decided should get Bluetooth (there not being much Wi-Fi in the middle of the woods or at a lake) so that listeners could snag a single Sonos product for both their kitchen and knapsack.
    Parker Hall, WIRED, 20 July 2024
Noun
  • This black faux leather satchel has a spacious interior for holding essentials like a cell phone, wallet, and keys, as well as additional space for an e-reader or small tablet.
    Ali Faccenda, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Of the 22,000 pieces, the following dozen are included: Jimmie Rodgers’ leather satchel containing manuscripts from his final RCA Victor recording session — the satchel was claimed from Rodgers’ casket after his 1933 funeral in Meridian, Mississippi.
    Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2024
Noun
  • The Flow 2 Pro’s lineup has a range of dedicated accessories, including a magnetic phone mount that doubles as a desktop stand, a magnetic cooling mount optimized for iPhones with two sizes to fit different models, plus a backpack mount for hands-free filming when on the move.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Some people in the group asked if the man wearing the ski mask took the backpack, according to testimony.
    City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Her breaking point came during a task that repeatedly pulled the interlocked participants under frigid water: The soggy Sutter faltered when running from the beach with a 30-pound rucksack.
    Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Army recruits embark on long marches with heavy rucksacks as part of their training regimen.
    Alyssa Ages, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Each order is wrapped in a red pouch and perfumed with Guerlain’s Habit Rouge.
    Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2025
  • Consistent engagement with consumers to raise awareness about the lower risks of alternatives like nicotine pouches compared to combustible cigarettes.
    Markus Lindblad, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • She’s already exhibited the versatility of a black tote, but believe it or not, this one from Nordstrom Rack has even more function to show off.
    Kayla Blanton, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
  • Tickets are $10, $50 for Limited VIP (Very Important Person) that include early entry into the show, a T-shirt, a tote full of swag from sponsors, reserved seating for the fashion shows and access to VIP-only prizes.
    Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The fourth-year pass rusher out of Penn State became just the second player in NFL history (Reggie White) with 12 or more sacks in each of his first four seasons after finishing with exactly 12 in 2024.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Jan. 2025
  • In the 16 games that the starters played this season, the Chiefs’ Week 11 game at Buffalo was the only one in which KC didn’t record a sack.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • If duffel bags are your speed, the Hyc00 Travel Duffel is a steal at just $18, while the Etronik Gym Bag, currently 48 percent off, tops the best-seller list for travel duffels.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2025
  • First, Italian ace Jannik Sinner appeared on the Roland Garros court sporting a Gucci x Head all-white leather duffel bag — the result of a one-off collaboration — and fronted a campaign.
    Lily Templeton, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024

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