trunks
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/trʌŋks/
(trunk)
central stem or container
Etymology
'trunk' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'tronc', where 'truncus' meant 'stem' or 'trunk of a tree'.
'tronc' transformed into the Middle English word 'trunke', and eventually became the modern English word 'trunk'.
Initially, it meant 'stem of a tree', but over time it evolved to include meanings like 'luggage container' and 'elephant's nose'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'trunk'.
He packed his clothes into the trunks for the trip.
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Noun 2
men's shorts worn for swimming or other sports.
He wore his swimming trunks to the beach.
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Noun 4
the elongated, prehensile nose of an elephant.
The elephant used its trunk to pick up the food.
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Last updated: 2025/03/03 07:09