trunk

[trʌŋk]

trunk Definition

  • 1the main stem of a tree, usually thicker than the branches and extending from the roots to the branches
  • 2the elongated, prehensile nose of an elephant
  • 3a large, strong box or chest used for storing clothes or other personal belongings, typically made of wood and secured with a lock

Using trunk: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "trunk" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The trunk of this oak tree is over 200 years old.

  • Example

    The elephant used its trunk to pick up the food.

  • Example

    She packed all her winter clothes in a trunk and stored it in the attic.

trunk Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for trunk

Phrases with trunk

  • a long-distance telephone call

    Example

    I need to make a trunk call to my family in Australia.

  • trunk road

    a major road that connects towns and cities

    Example

    The M1 is one of the busiest trunk roads in the UK.

  • a main line of a railway or other transportation system

    Example

    The trunk line runs from the north to the south of the country.

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Summary: trunk in Brief

The word 'trunk' [trʌŋk] has three main meanings. Firstly, it refers to the main stem of a tree. Secondly, it is the elongated nose of an elephant. Lastly, it is a large, strong box or chest used for storing clothes or other personal belongings. It can also be used in phrases like 'trunk call,' 'trunk road,' and 'trunk line.'

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