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trunk Definition and Meaning in English (trunk definition)

noun
Synonyms:stembole
Quick Answer • Definition

Trunk definition: The main woody stem of a tree, from which branches grow.

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Definitions of Trunk

  1. 1noun

    The main woody stem of a tree, from which branches grow.

  2. 2noun

    The long, flexible, prehensile nose of an elephant, used for breathing, smelling, touching, and grasping.

  3. 3noun

    A large, strong box, typically made of wood or metal, used for storing clothes or other personal possessions.

Example Sentences

“The old tree had a thick, gnarled trunk.”

“The elephant used its trunk to spray water.”

“She kept her old letters in a wooden trunk.”

Synonyms

stembole

Antonyms

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Inflected Word Forms

nountrunking
adjectivetrunked

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

trunk callcollocation

A long-distance telephone call, especially one made between different exchanges.

main trunk linecollocation

A principal route or channel in a system of transportation or communication.

swimming trunkscollocation

A pair of shorts worn by men for swimming.

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Trunk definition: The main woody stem of a tree, from which branches grow.
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'Trunk' translates to 'trunk' in English. Trunk definition: The main woody stem of a tree, from which branches grow.
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