noun
- The main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber.
- synonyms: trunk, tree trunk, bole
- Luggage consisting of a large strong case used when traveling or for storage.
- synonyms: trunk
- 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"
- synonyms: luggage compartment, automobile trunk, trunk
- A long flexible snout as of an elephant.
- Trousers that end at or above the knee.
- synonyms: short pants, shorts
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