trunk

The thick main part of a tree that grows up from the roots and supports the branches.

• The tree has a thick trunk.
• She leaned against the trunk of an oak.
• Fallen trunks blocked the forest path.

How to use it: trunk of a tree (The trunk of the tree was covered in moss.)

Similar words: main stem

Common phrases: tree trunk, hollow trunk, trunk of something

The covered storage space, usually at the back of a car.

• Put the bags in the trunk.
• She opened the trunk to get her suitcase.
• Does this car have a large trunk?

Similar words: boot

Common phrases: car trunk, in the trunk, open the trunk

The long, movable nose of an elephant, used to breathe, smell, drink, and pick things up.

• The elephant raised its trunk.
• It sprayed water over its back with its trunk.
• Baby elephants learn to pick things up with their trunks.

Common phrases: elephant trunk, raise its trunk, trunk of something

A large strong box, often with a lock, for storing or carrying clothes and other things.

• Her clothes are in a trunk.
• We found an old trunk in the attic.
• They packed their belongings into two large trunks.

Similar words: chest

Common phrases: wooden trunk, old trunk, pack a trunk

The main part of the body, including the chest, stomach, and back, but excluding the head and limbs.

• Keep your trunk straight.
• This exercise strengthens the trunk muscles.
• The injury affected his trunk but spared his arms.

Similar words: torso

Common phrases: upper trunk, trunk muscles, rotate the trunk

A long, movable nose that some animals use to smell, breathe, or handle things.

• The tapir has a short trunk.
• Its flexible trunk helps it reach leaves.
• Elephants use their trunks to smell and grasp objects.

Similar words: proboscis

Common phrases: short trunk, flexible trunk, tapir trunk