trunk

noun

• 1the main woody stem of a tree as distinct from its branches and roots.
• the main part of an artery, nerve, or other anatomical structure from which smaller branches arise.
• short for trunk line.
• an enclosed shaft or conduit for cables or ventilation.

• 2a person’s or animal’s body apart from the limbs and head.

• 3the elongated, prehensile nose of an elephant.

• 4a large box with a hinged lid for storing or transporting clothes and other articles.
• North American the space at the back of a car for carrying luggage and other goods.