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   Trunk

   /trəNGk/

   

   noun

   • 1. the main woody stem of a tree as distinct from its branches and roots: "you can tell the age of a tree by the rings inside its trunk" Similar main stembolestock
   • ▪ the main part of an artery, nerve, or other anatomical structure from which smaller branches arise: "the oral and masticatory region is supplied with at least seven major nerve trunks"
   • ▪ 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: "the children had an itchy rash on the trunk and extremities" Similar torsobody
   • 3. the elongated, prehensile nose of an elephant: "an elephant's trunk is so strong and agile, it can push down trees, or pick up a single piece of straw" Similar proboscisnosesnout
   • 4. a large box with a hinged lid for storing or transporting clothes and other articles: "libraries, dusty archives, and old trunks in family attics may eventually provide further material" Similar chestboxstorage boxcratecoffersuitcasecaseportmanteaukist
   • 5. an enclosed space at the back of a car for carrying luggage and other goods. North American "he met them at the curb and placed the bags in the trunk" Similar luggage compartmentboot

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French tronc, from Latin truncus.

   Derivatives

   • 1. trunkful noun
   • 2. trunkless adjective
   • 3. trunklike adjective

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   What are the benefits of a trunk?

   • The trunk space can contribute to the active and passive safety of the vehicle. Active safety may be promoted in vehicles that are partially loaded. Here the use of lashing eyes to restrain luggage can prevent or reduce damage to the vehicle and its occupants in severe maneuvers.

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   What is a trunk used for?

   • A trunk is also a large, strong case used to store or transport clothes and other possessions. In the trunk region, several signaling pathways and transcription factors have been implicated in cell fate decisions of neural crest.

   TRUNK | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   What is the function of the trunk?

   • The trunk ( North American English) or boot ( British English) of a car is the vehicle's main storage or cargo compartment, often a hatch at the rear of the vehicle. It is also called a tailgate . In Indian English the storage area is known as a dickey (also spelled dicky, dickie, or diggy ), and in South-East Asia as a compartment .

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   What is the trunk of a tree?

   • The trunk is the vertical part of the tree that connects the tree to the tree’s roots and provides support to the tree crown. It also serves to transport nutrients, material, and water between the root system and crown to keep the tree healthy. Let’s peel off the trunk…

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   a large, sturdy box or chest for holding or transporting clothes, personal effects, or other articles. a large compartment, usually in the rear of an automobile, in which luggage, a spare tire, and other articles may be kept. the body of a person or an animal excluding the head and limbs; torso.

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   The word trunk comes from the Old French word tronc, which referred to the trunk of a tree or a headless body. Definitions of trunk. noun. the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber. synonyms: bole, tree trunk. see more.