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Trunk
trʌŋk
Trunk definitions
noun
trunk
trunks
- the main woody stem of a tree as distinct from its branches and roots
"you can tell the age of a tree by the rings inside its trunk"
- the main part of an artery, nerve, or other anatomical structure from which smaller branches arise
"the oral and masticatory region is supplied with at least seven major nerve trunks"
- an enclosed shaft or conduit for cables or ventilation
- a person's or animal's body apart from the limbs and head
"the children had an itchy rash on the trunk and extremities"
- the elongated, prehensile nose of an elephant
"an elephant's trunk is so strong and agile, it can push down trees, or pick up a single piece of straw"
- a large box with a hinged lid for storing or transporting clothes and other articles
"libraries, dusty archives, and old trunks in family attics may eventually provide further material"
- an enclosed space at the back of a car for carrying luggage and other goods; a boot
"he met them at the curb and placed the bags in the trunk"
luggage compartment