Trunk
Pronunciation: /ˈtrʌŋk/
Trunk (noun)
- The thick, central part of a tree that supports branches and leaves.
- The back part of a car where you can store things.
- 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