trunk — the main woody stem of a tree
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the main woody stem of a tree
Pronunciation (IPA): /trʌŋk/
Example Sentences
- The magician pulled a rabbit out of his trunk, but it turned out to be his car trunk!
- My grandmother's old trunk contains family treasures from decades ago.
- The elephant's trunk is so flexible that it can pick up a single peanut or lift a heavy log.
trunk
NOUN[/trʌŋk/]
the main woody stem of a tree
A trunk stands as the main woody stem supporting the entire tree's growth
The mighty trunk beats with nature's pulse — from it, chunks are split and funk springs alive, spunk shoots up high, and joy hugs the tree in its drunk delight
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'tronc' meaning the main stem of a tree or a box/chest, which came from Latin 'truncus' meaning mutilated or cut short, derived from the verb 'truncare' meaning to cut or lop off.
Breakdown
Direct adoption from Old French 'tronc' (trunk/stem/chest) from Latin 'truncus' (cut, maimed) - no productive morpheme breakdown as it entered English as a complete root word
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The magician pulled a rabbit out of his trunk, but it turned out to be his car trunk!”
“My grandmother's old trunk contains family treasures from decades ago.”
“The elephant's trunk is so flexible that it can pick up a single peanut or lift a heavy log.”
“He carved his initials into the tree trunk, hoping his love would last as long as the tree.”
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