trunks Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun trousers that end at or above the knee
   short pants; shorts.
   
2. noun the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
   bole; tree trunk; trunk.
   
3. noun luggage consisting of a large strong case used when traveling or for storage
   trunk.
   
4. noun the body excluding the head and neck and limbs
   body; torso; trunk.
   
   • they moved their arms and legs and bodies
5. noun compartment in an automobile that carries luggage or shopping or tools
   automobile trunk; luggage compartment; trunk.
   
   • he put his golf bag in the trunk
6. noun a long flexible snout as of an elephant
   proboscis; trunk.
   

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