trunk

13 definitions • 4 examples

the thick main stem of a tree, from which its branches grow

the main part of a person's body, not including the head, legs, or arms:

The statue shows the head, trunk, and arms of an old man.

the main part of a blood vessel or nerve:

a nerve trunk injury

the long, tube-shaped nose of an elephant

a large, strong container that is used for storing clothes and personal possessions, often when travelling or going to live in a new place

a covered space at the back of a car, for storing things in:

I always keep a blanket and a toolkit in the trunk for emergencies.

Stolen goods were found in the trunk of her car.

a piece of men's clothing that covers the hips and bottom and the top part of the legs and is worn when swimming

a piece of men's underwear that covers the hips and bottom and the top part of the legs

the thick main stem of a tree, from which the branches grow

A person’s trunk is the main part of the body, not including the head, legs, or arms.

an elephant’s nose, which is like a long tube that bends easily

a closed space at the back of a car where things can be stored

A trunk is also a large, strong case used to store or transport clothes and other possessions.