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Backpack
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
backpacks
What is a "backpack"?
A backpack is a type of bag that is carried on the back using two shoulder straps. It is designed to evenly distribute the weight of the contents over the wearer's back and shoulders, making it comfortable to carry for long periods. Backpacks are often used for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and backpacking, as well as for everyday use such as commuting to work or school. They come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and styles, with features such as multiple compartments, water bottle holders, and padded straps for added comfort.
Examples
She packed her backpack with all the essentials for the hiking trip.
to backpack
01
to hike or travel carrying one's clothes, etc. in a backpack
Intransitive: to backpack somewhere
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Movement verb
Regular
Present tense
backpack
3rd person singular
backpacks
Present participle
backpacking
Past simple
backpacked
Past participle
backpacked
Examples
During their gap year, they decided to backpack through Southeast Asia.
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