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trunk

Pronunciation: /trʌŋk/
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Definition of 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.
  • 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.
  • 5North American the boot of a car.

Derivatives

trunkful

noun (plural trunkfuls)

trunkless

adjective

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French tronc, from Latin truncus

trunk in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of trunk in the US English dictionary
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