What is the meaning of trunk?

noun

  • The main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber.
  • Luggage consisting of a large strong case used when traveling or for storage.
  • The body excluding the head and neck and limbs.
    • usage: "they moved their arms and legs and bodies"
  • Compartment in an automobile that carries luggage or shopping or tools.
    • usage: "he put his golf bag in the trunk"
  • A long flexible snout as of an elephant.
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APAWordNet. (2010). trunk. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/trunk/definitions/1209269
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HarvardWordNet 2010, trunk, Smart Define, viewed 20 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/trunk/definitions/1209269>.
MLAWordNet. "trunk" 23 October 2010. Web. 20 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/trunk/definitions/1209269>
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