trunk in English: The thick main stem of a tree; also a big strong box for travel, an elephant's long nose, and the American word for a car boot. (noun)

Translation

The thick main stem of a tree; also a big strong box for travel, an elephant's long nose, and the American word for a car boot.

Word origin

From Old French tronc, from Latin truncus, meaning the main stem of a tree.

oak .

The trunk of a tree is its thick main stem.

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An elephant's trunk is its long nose, which works like an arm.

attic.

A trunk is also a large strong box; in American English, the boot of a car is called the trunk.

tree

A tall plant with a hard trunk, branches, and leaves that lives for many years.

box

A container with straight sides, used to hold or carry things.

elephant

A very big grey animal with large ears, a long nose, and thick legs.

car

A road vehicle with four wheels and an engine that carries a small number of people.

boot

A strong shoe that covers your foot and part of your leg.

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