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trunk

 
 
pronunciation:
truhngk
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: the main stem of a tree.
The trunk of the big tree was five feet in diameter.
 
synonyms:
chest
similar words:
box, cane, case, locker, stalk, stem
definition 2: a large, strong container, often with a lock, used to store or move things.
She brought her trunk into her new room and emptied it.
 
definition 3: a large area in the back of a car used to carry things.
He took the spare tire out of the trunk.
 
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