trunk

Everyday

1. The trunk of a tree is its thick main stem that holds up the branches. tree →
2. An elephant's trunk is its long nose that it can use like a hand. tree →
3. A trunk is a large strong box for storing or carrying things. tree →
4. In American English the trunk of a car is the space at the back for bags (in British English, the boot). tree →
5. Your trunk is the main part of your body, without your head, arms and legs. tree →
6. Swimming trunks are shorts boys and men wear to swim. tree →

In the lessons

In science lessons a tree trunk has rings that show its age, and bark protects it; an elephant's trunk can smell, drink, grab and trumpet. In PE and biology the trunk is the middle of the body. In stories old trunks in the attic hold treasure. Phrases: tree trunk, swimming trunks, car trunk, trunk road.

Examples

• The oak tree had a huge trunk. tree →
• You can count the rings in a tree trunk to find its age. tree →
• The elephant sucked up water with its trunk. tree →
• Grandma keeps old photos in a trunk in the attic. tree →
• Put the bags in the trunk of the car. tree →
• Twist your trunk to the left and right. tree →
• He packed his swimming trunks for the beach. tree →
• A squirrel ran up the trunk. tree →
• I heard him feeling about with his trunk. tree →

Note

Countable noun (trunks). «Swimming trunks» is plural, like «trousers»: a pair of trunks. Car trunk (US) = car boot (UK). An elephant's trunk is its nose and upper lip, not an arm. Counting a tree's rings: one ring is usually one year of growth.

In Jewish tradition

In science lessons a tree trunk has rings that show its age, and bark protects it; an elephant's trunk can smell, drink, grab and trumpet. In PE and biology the trunk is the middle of the body. In stories old trunks in the attic hold treasure. Phrases: tree trunk, swimming trunks, car trunk, trunk road.

Note

Countable noun (trunks). «Swimming trunks» is plural, like «trousers»: a pair of trunks. Car trunk (US) = car boot (UK). An elephant's trunk is its nose and upper lip, not an arm. Counting a tree's rings: one ring is usually one year of growth.