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POSTBAGS Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word postbags. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word postbags. (close relations)

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

Best Hypernyms For POSTBAGS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for postbags, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for BACKPACKS

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