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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

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