Meaning & use

bindle

noun·Advanced

A bundle of belongings tied up in a cloth, traditionally carried on a stick over the shoulder.

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The wandering character in the old film carried nothing but a bindle over his shoulder.

She packed a small bindle with bread and a blanket before setting off on foot.

A note on using this word

"Bindle" is strongly associated with the image of a traveling hobo in American folklore and film, and sounds old-fashioned today.

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