Trunk

Pronunciation: /ˈtrʌŋk/

Trunk (noun)

  1. The thick, central part of a tree that supports branches and leaves.
  2. The back part of a car where you can store things.
  3. The long, flexible nose of an elephant used for grabbing things.

Examples

  • The tree's trunk was thick and sturdy.
  • Birds nested in the hollow trunk of the old tree.

Common collocations: thick trunk, hollow trunk, climb the trunk, open the trunk, load the trunk

Synonyms of Trunk

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Trunk

  • referring to parts extending from the main body