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trunk
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- pronunciation:
- truhngk
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the main stem of a tree.
There was a sign nailed to the trunk of the tree.
- synonyms:
- chest
- similar words:
- box, cane, case, locker, stalk, stem
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| definition 2: |
the body of a human or animal, not including the head, neck, arms, and legs.
He waded into the water up to his trunk.- synonyms:
- torso
- similar words:
- body, figure, form, frame, shape
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| definition 3: |
a large, strong container, often with a lock, used to store or transport goods; chest.
She brought her trunk into her new room and unpacked it.
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| definition 4: |
a large compartment in the rear of an automobile used to store items such as packages and tools.
He took the spare tire out of the trunk.
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| definition 5: |
the long snout of an elephant. An elephant uses its flexible trunk to breathe, feed itself, pick up objects, and many other things.
- similar words:
- snout
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| definition 6: |
(plural) a pair of short pants worn in sports such as track, men's swimming, and boxing.
The boxer in the red trunks was winning the fight.
- similar words:
- bathing suit, briefs, swimsuit
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| related words: |
box, brief, line, log |
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