trunk
trunk /trʌŋk/
noun [countable]
1. TREE the thick central woody stem of a tree:
He left his bicycle leaning against a tree trunk.
trunk of
the trunk of an old oak tree
2. CAR American English the part at the back of a car where you can put bags, tools etc
SYN boot British English:
Put your suitcase in the trunk.
3. ELEPHANT the very long nose of an elephant
4. CLOTHES trunks (also swim/swimming trunks) [plural] a piece of clothing like very short trousers, worn by men for swimming
5.
BOX .a very large box made of wood or metal, in which clothes, books etc are stored or packed for travel
6. BODY technical the main part of your body, not including your head, arms, or legs
SYN torso
⇨ suitcase
trunk /trʌŋk/
noun [countable] Date: 1400-1500
Language: Old French
Origin: tronc 'box, main part of a body', from Latin truncus 'tree-trunk, main part of a body'
Language: Old French
Origin: tronc 'box, main part of a body', from Latin truncus 'tree-trunk, main part of a body'
1. TREE the thick central woody stem of a tree:
trunk of
2. CAR American English the part at the back of a car where you can put bags, tools etc
SYN boot British English:
3. ELEPHANT the very long nose of an elephant
4. CLOTHES trunks (also swim/swimming trunks) [plural] a piece of clothing like very short trousers, worn by men for swimming
5.
BOX .a very large box made of wood or metal, in which clothes, books etc are stored or packed for travel
6. BODY technical the main part of your body, not including your head, arms, or legs
SYN torso
⇨ suitcase