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Definition trunk in American English

trunk noun

[countable] noun
/trʌŋk/
1

the main part of a tree that the branches grow out of

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2

the covered space at the back of a car, used for carrying things in. The British word is boot.

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3

a large strong box with a lid used for storing things or for carrying them when you travel

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4

an elephant's long nose

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5

the part of your body between your waist and your head, not including your arms or head

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Definition trunk in American English