trunk

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /trʌŋk/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /trʌŋk/ or [t͡ʃrʌŋk] or [trʌŋk]

• Audio (US)

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Noun

Singular trunk

Plural trunks

1. (countable) The trunk of a tree is the part between the roots and the branches.
2. (countable) The trunk is the long thing on an elephant's face, used for holding things.
3. (countable) A trunk is a large box made from wood that can be locked, used to store things.
4. (countable) In cars, the trunk is the back part, used for storage.
5. (countable) Another word for torso.

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  Some people have carved things on this tree trunk.
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  An elephant trunk.
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  This trunk is used to store things.
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  In the picture, there are hats in the trunk of a Russian car.