trunk trunk /ˈtrʌŋk/

noun

1. () [ N. American] Luggage consisting of a large strong case used when traveling or for storage  ( trunk [ N. American] )
   luggage consisting of a large strong case used when traveling or for storage
    She packed her trunk with clothes and personal items for the overseas trip.
   She packed her trunk with clothes and personal items for the overseas trip.
   
   
2. () 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 )
   the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
    The trunk of the redwood tree was so wide we couldn't even wrap our arms around it.
   The trunk of the redwood tree was so wide we couldn't even wrap our arms around it.
   
   
3. A long flexible snout as of an elephant  ( proboscis , trunk )
   a long flexible snout as of an elephant
    The elephant uses its trunk to grasp food and drink water
   The elephant uses its trunk to grasp food and drink water
   
   
4. [ N. American] Compartment in an automobile that carries luggage, shopping or tools  ( automobile trunk [ N. American] , luggage compartment [British] , trunk [ N. American] , boot )
   compartment in an automobile that carries luggage, shopping or tools
    He put his golf bag in the trunk
   he put his golf bag in the trunk
   
   
5. The body excluding the head and neck and limbs  ( trunk , torso , body )
   the body excluding the head and neck and limbs
    They moved their arms and legs and bodies
   they moved their arms and legs and bodies