trunk
Translation
tree trunk, car trunk, elephant's trunk, large chest for storage
Examples
The trunk of the old oak tree was huge.
The trunk of the old oak tree was huge.
An elephant can hold water in its trunk.
An elephant can hold water in its trunk.
She stored old blankets in a wooden trunk.
She stored old blankets in a wooden trunk.
He wore blue swimming trunks to the pool.
He wore blue swimming trunks to the pool.
Grammar Patterns
a trunk of a tree the main woody stem of a tree The trunk of the tree was thick.
an elephant's trunk an elephant's long nose The elephant sprayed water with its trunk.
Similar Words
Etymology
From Old French 'tronc', from Latin 'truncus' (trunk of a tree, body).
Memory Tips
Picture a tree trunk, an elephant's trunk, and a travel trunk. The core idea is a central, main body. Note: In American English, the back of a car is a 'trunk'.