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Rucksack vs Schoolbag - What's the difference?

rucksack | schoolbag |

As nouns the difference between rucksack and schoolbag

is that rucksack is rucksack, backpack while schoolbag is a satchel used to carry supplies for school, a bookbag.

rucksack

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • a bag carried on the back or shoulder, supported by straps

    • Synonyms

    * back pack or backpack * knapsack * haversack * packsack

    schoolbag

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A satchel used to carry supplies for school, a bookbag

    • See also

    * backpack