POSTBAGS Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word postbags. (close relations)
Definition of POSTBAGS
Best Alternative Words for POSTBAGS
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backpacks | nounn | |||||||
noun • a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder verb • hike with a backpack | ||||||||
carryalls | nounn | |||||||
noun • a capacious bag or basket | ||||||||
mailbags | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • pouch used in the shipment of mail • letter carrier's shoulder bag | ||||||||
packs | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a large indefinite quantity • a complete collection of similar things • a convenient package or parcel (as of cigarettes or film) • an association of criminals • an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose • a group of hunting animals • a cream that cleanses and tones the skin • a sheet or blanket (either dry or wet) to wrap around the body for its therapeutic effect • a bundle (especially one carried on the back) verb • arrange in a container • fill to capacity • compress into a wad • carry, as on one's back • set up a committee or legislative body with one's own supporters so as to influence the outcome • have with oneself; have on one's person • press tightly together or cram • hike with a backpack • press down tightly • seal with packing • have the property of being packable or of compacting easily • load with a pack • treat the body or any part of it by wrapping it, as with blankets or sheets, and applying compresses to it, or stuffing it to provide cover, containment, or therapy, or to absorb blood | ||||||||
pouches | nounn | |||||||
noun • a small or medium size container for holding or carrying things • an enclosed space • (anatomy) saclike structure in any of various animals (as a marsupial or gopher or pelican) verb • put into a small bag • send by special mail that goes through diplomatic channels • swell or protrude outwards | ||||||||
sacks | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases • an enclosed space • the quantity contained in a sack • any of various light dry strong white wine from Spain and Canary Islands (including sherry) • a woman's full loose hiplength jacket • a hanging bed of canvas or rope netting (usually suspended between two trees); swings easily • a loose-fitting dress hanging straight from the shoulders without a waist • the plundering of a place by an army or mob; usually involves destruction and slaughter • the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart) verb • plunder (a town) after capture • terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position • make as a net profit • put in a sack | ||||||||
satchels | nounn | |||||||
noun • luggage consisting of a small case with a flat bottom and (usually) a shoulder strap | ||||||||
totes | adverbadv | |||||||
noun • a capacious bag or basket verb • carry with difficulty | ||||||||
mailbag | nounn | |||||||
noun • pouch used in the shipment of mail • letter carrier's shoulder bag |