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trunk

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Pronunciation

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  • (UK) IPA (key): /trʌŋk/
  • (US) IPA (key): /trʌŋk/ or [t͡ʃrʌŋk] or [trʌŋk]
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Noun

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Singular
trunk

Plural
trunks

  1. (countable) The trunk of a tree is the part between the roots and the branches.
  2. (countable) The trunk is the long thing on an elephant's face, used for holding things.
  3. (countable) A trunk is a large box made from wood that can be locked, used to store things.
  4. (countable) In cars, the trunk is the back part, used for storage.
  5. (countable) Another word for torso.