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Word: Trunk
Speech Type: Noun
late Middle English: from Old French tronc, from Latin truncus
trʌŋk
the main woody stem of a tree as distinct from its branches and roots
Short Definition:main woody stem of tree as distinct from its branches and roots
Examples:- you can tell the age of a tree by the rings inside its trunk
- long-lived evergreens with their gnarled trunks and roots
a person's or animal's body apart from the limbs and head
Short Definition:person's or animal's body apart from limbs
Examples:- the children had an itchy rash on the trunk and extremities
the elongated, prehensile nose of an elephant
Short Definition:elongated, prehensile nose of elephant
Examples:- an elephant's trunk is so strong and agile, it can push down trees, or pick up a single piece of straw
- the logo features three Asian elephants raising their trunks as if in welcome
a large box with a hinged lid for storing or transporting clothes and other articles
Short Definition:large box with hinged lid
Examples:- libraries, dusty archives, and old trunks in family attics may eventually provide further material
- porters' trolleys stacked with well-travelled suitcases and trunks
an enclosed space at the back of a car for carrying luggage and other goods; a boot
Short Definition:boot of car
Examples:- he met them at the curb and placed the bags in the trunk
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