What does TRUNK mean?

Trunk 1. Parts of Speech: Noun 2. Definitions:

• The main stem of a tree that supports branches and leaves.
• The main part of a persons body, not including the head, arms, and legs.
• A large, sturdy box or chest used for storing clothes or other items.
• The elongated, flexible nose of an elephant.
• The rear part of a car, where luggage is carried.
• A telephone line or channel that carries many signals at once.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /trʌŋk/
• UK: /trʌŋk/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "trunk" comes from the Middle English word "tronke," which means "tree trunk." Its usage has expanded to include various meanings such as the main part of a persons body, a storage box, the nose of an elephant, the rear part of a car, and a telephone line or channel that carries many signals at once. 5. Synonyms:

• Tree trunk: stem, bole.
• Body trunk: torso, chest.
• Storage trunk: chest, box, case.
• Elephant trunk: proboscis.
• Car trunk: boot (UK).
• Telephone trunk: channel, line.

6. Related Words:

• Bough
• Crane
• Drain
• Flank
• Gauge

7. Example Sentences:

• The trunk of the oak tree was thicker than any other tree in the forest.
• She lifted the heavy trunk onto the top shelf of the closet.