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   trunk

   /trʌŋk/

   noun

   • 1. 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" Similar main stembolestock
   • ▪ 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.
   • 2. a person's or animal's body apart from the limbs and head: "the children had an itchy rash on the trunk and extremities" Similar torsobody
   • 3. 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" Similar proboscisnosesnout
   • 4. 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" Similar chestboxstorage boxcratecoffersuitcasecaseportmanteaukist
   • 5. an enclosed space at the back of a car for carrying luggage and other goods; a boot: North American "he met them at the curb and placed the bags in the trunk" Similar luggage compartmentboot

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French tronc, from Latin truncus.

   Derivatives

   • 1. trunkful noun
   • 2. trunkless adjective
   • 3. trunklike adjective

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTRUNK | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the main part of a person's body, not including the head, legs, or arms: The statue shows the head, trunk, and arms of an old man. peepo/E+/GettyImages. [ C ] medical specialized. the main part of a blood vessel or nerve: a nerve trunk injury. Fewer examples.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › trunkTrunk Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of TRUNK is the main stem of a tree apart from limbs and roots —called also bole. How to use trunk in a sentence.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTRUNK definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   the main stem of a tree, usually thick and upright, covered with bark and having branches at some distance from the ground. 2. a large strong case or box used to contain clothes and other personal effects when travelling and for storage. 3. anatomy. the body excluding the head, neck, and limbs; torso. 4.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › trunkTRUNK Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. the main stem of a tree, as distinct from the branches and roots. a large, sturdy box or chest for holding or transporting clothes, personal effects, or other articles. a large compartment, usually in the rear of an automobile, in which luggage, a spare tire, and other articles may be kept.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTRUNK | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   the main part of a person's body, not including the head, legs, or arms: The statue shows the head, trunk, and arms of an old man. peepo/E+/GettyImages. [ C ] medical specialized. the main part of a blood vessel or nerve: a nerve trunk injury. Fewer examples.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › trunkTrunk - definition of trunk by The Free Dictionary

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   trunk. (trŭngk) n. 1. a. The main woody axis of a tree. b. Architecture The shaft of a column. 2. a. The body of a human or other vertebrate, excluding the head and limbs. b. The thorax of an insect. 3. A proboscis, especially the long prehensile proboscis of an elephant. 4. a. A main body, apart from tributaries or appendages. b.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishtrunk noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   [countable] a large, strong box with a lid (= cover), used for storing or transporting clothes, books, etc. I found the documents at the bottom of an old tin trunk in the attic. She was packing her school trunk. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.