trunk
trunk / trəngk/ • n. 1. the main woody stem of a tree as distinct from its branches and roots. ∎ the main part of an artery, nerve, or other anatomical structure from which smaller branches arise. ∎ short for trunk line. ∎ an enclosed shaft or conduit for cables or ventilation.2. a person's or animal's body apart from the limbs and head.3. the elongated, prehensile nose of an elephant.4. a large box with a hinged lid for storing or transporting clothes and other articles. ∎ the space at the back of a car for carrying luggage and other goods.DERIVATIVES: trunk·ful / -ˌfoŏl/ n. (pl. -fuls) trunk·less adj.
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A. main stem of a tree XV;
B. human or animal body XV;
C. chest, box XV;
D. (assoc. partly with TRUMP1) †pipe, tube; elephant's proboscis XVI;
E. †pl. trunk-hose XVI; short breeches XIX. ME. tron(c)k — (O)F. tronc :- L. truncus. comp. trunk-hose (hist.) full bag-like, breeches. XVII.
A. main stem of a tree XV;
B. human or animal body XV;
C. chest, box XV;
D. (assoc. partly with TRUMP1) †pipe, tube; elephant's proboscis XVI;
E. †pl. trunk-hose XVI; short breeches XIX. ME. tron(c)k — (O)F. tronc :- L. truncus. comp. trunk-hose (hist.) full bag-like, breeches. XVII.
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