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| trunk [ trungk ] |
noun (plural trunks) |
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1. main stem of tree: the main stem of a tree, excluding branches and roots
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2. automotive automobile's storage compartment: an enclosed storage compartment in an automobile, usually at the rear
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3. large traveling case: a large strong traveling case or box with a hinged lid that is bigger, more rigid, and less portable than a suitcase
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4. upper body: the main part of the body of a human being or an animal, excluding the head, neck, and limbs
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5. elephant's proboscis: the long muscular proboscis of an elephant, used for grasping, feeding, and drinking
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6. main part: the main part of something that has branches or subsidiary parts leading off it, e.g. a transportation network or an electrical or communications network
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7. anatomy stem of blood vessel: the main stem of a blood vessel or nerve, with branches leading off it
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8. nautical part of cabin above deck: the part of a boat's cabin that sits above the deck
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9. buildings duct: a duct in a building, e.g. a ventilation duct or a duct carrying electrical wires
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10. architecture part of column: the shaft of an architectural column, excluding the base and the capital
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plural noun trunks |
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dress men's swimwear: men's shorts worn for sports, especially swimming
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| [15th century. Via French tronc "tree trunk, alms box" < Latin truncus "something cut off"] |
