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Definition of trunks - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
storagelarge strong box or chest for storage
- They stored old clothes in the wooden trunks in the attic..
2.
clothingUK shorts worn for swimming or sportsUK
- He packed his trunks for the beach.
3.
undergarmentUK men's underpants reaching midthighUK
- He prefers wearing trunks for comfort.
Images of trunks
large strong box or chest for storage 
shorts worn for swimming or sports
Expressions with trunks
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lightweight shorts for swimming or sunbathing
Swim trunks are essential for a day at the beach.
shorts worn by men for swimming
He packed his swimming trunks for the beach trip.
shorts worn by men for swimming
He packed his bathing trunks for the beach trip.
Origin of trunks
Middle English, trunk (main stem of a tree)
Terms with trunks included in their meaning
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market
outdoor sale from car trunks
event
outdoor market where people sell things from car trunks
nature
large tree with aerial roots forming new trunks
ornithology
small insectivorous bird climbing tree trunks
plant
tropical tree with aerial roots forming trunks
botany
east Indian tree with aerial roots forming trunks
trees
protuberance on tree trunks called a burl
bird
North American bird climbing tree trunks for insects
plant
production of flowers on trunks or branches
bird
small bird known for climbing tree trunks
animal traits
related to animals with trunks like elephants
forestry
wood from tree trunks or branches used in whole uncut cylindrical form
Examples of trunks in a sentence
She found old letters in the dusty trunks. He wore his trunks to the swimming competition. The athlete's trunks were emblazoned with his team's logo. These trunks dry quickly after a swim. He packed three pairs of trunks for the trip.
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- French:malle, short de bain, ...
- German:Truhen, Badehose, ...
- Italian:bauli, costume da bagno, ...
- Spanish:baúles, bañador, ...
- Portuguese:baús, calções de banho, ...
- Chinese:大箱子, 游泳裤, ...
- Japanese:トランク, 水着, ...
- Arabic:صُنْدُوق, شورت سباحة, ...
- Hebrew:תֵּיבוֹת, מִכְנְסֵי יָם, ...
- Russian:сундук, плавки, ...
- Ukrainian:скрині, плавки, ...
- Hindi:बड़ा बक्सा, तैराकी निकर, ...
Definition of trunk - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
naturemain body of a tree
- The trunk of the oak was thick and gnarled..
2.
animallong flexible nose of an elephant
- The elephant used its trunk to drink water.
3.
car storageUS enclosed space at the back of a car for carrying itemsUS
- He stored the groceries in the trunk of his car..
4.
luggageUS large strong case for storage or travelUS
- She packed her clothes in a trunk for the trip.
5.
medicalmain part of the human body excluding limbs and head
- He lifted weights to strengthen his trunk..
6.
clothesUS shorts worn for swimmingUS
- He wore his trunks to the beach.
Verb
1.
cuttingcut off parts of something
- They trunked the branches to clear the path.
2.
telecommunicationsTECH. provide network access to multiple clientsTECH.
- The company trunked the network for better connectivity.
Images of trunk
main body of a tree 
long flexible nose of an elephant 
enclosed space at the back of a car for carrying items 
large strong case for storage or travel
Expressions with trunk
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long flexible nose of an elephant
The elephant trunk is used for drinking water.
the long nose of an elephant
The elephant's trunk is used for drinking water.
main central stem of a tree
The tree trunk was thick and rough.
the hinged cover of a trunk
She lifted the trunk lid to reveal old photographs.
storage compartment at the back of a car
She put her luggage in the automobile trunk before the trip.
the enclosed space at the back of a car for storing luggage
She put her suitcase in the car trunk.
access the trunk of a car quickly
She popped the trunk to grab her jacket before heading inside.
event where customers preview and buy new merchandise
We attended a trunk show to see the new collection.
major road connecting large cities or for long-distance traffic
The trunk road links several major cities together.
main railway line forming network backbone
The trunk line connects major cities across the country.
artery branching into gastric hepatic splenic arteries
Surgeons carefully examined the celiac trunk during the operation.
bundle of nerve fibers in a sheath
The surgeon carefully avoided the nerve trunk during the operation.
artery carrying blood from right ventricle to lungs
The pulmonary trunk carries blood from the heart to the lungs.
long low cabin above a yacht's deck
The yacht's trunk cabin was spacious and well-lit.
main cable distributing electricity or data
The trunk main was damaged during the storm, causing outages.
number identifying a specific trunk line in telecom
The technician checked the trunk number for the connection.
main route or network of routes for transportation
The trunk system connects major highways across the country.
big flat-topped box used for ocean trips on ships
Her grandmother kept letters in a battered steamer trunk upstairs.
shared system for routing communication signals
The companies set up a joint trunk exchange for efficiency.
system letting people make long-distance calls without an operator
Subscriber trunk dialing made calling other cities much easier.
system for direct long-distance calls without operator
Subscriber trunk dialling made long-distance calls easier.
large upright case with hanging rail and drawers
She packed her dresses in the wardrobe trunk for the trip.
long-distance telephone call connected by an operator
She requested a trunk call to London.
puffed-out breeches worn by men in the 16th century
He wore trunk hose with a doublet to the feast.
Origin of trunk
Latin, truncus (trunk, stem)
Examples of trunk in a sentence
They carved their initials into the trunk. The baby elephant playfully swung its trunk. An elephant's trunk is essential for gathering food. The spare tire is kept in the trunk. She found an old map in the car's trunk. The old trunk in the attic held many memories.
He bought a new trunk for his college dorm room. The doctor examined the patient's trunk for injuries. Yoga helps in strengthening the trunk. She packed two trunks for the pool. His blue trunks dried on the railing. Workers trunked the tree to prevent it from falling. The gardener trunked the overgrown hedge. The IT department trunked the servers to enhance data flow. They trunked the lines to support more users.
View all translations of trunk
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- French:tronc, élaguer, ...
- German:Baumstamm, stutzen, ...
- Italian:fusto, tagliare, ...
- Spanish:tallo, podar, ...
- Portuguese:caule, cortar, ...
- Chinese:树干, 砍掉, ...
- Japanese:幹, 切り取る, ...
- Arabic:جِذْع, قَطَعَ, ...
- Hebrew:גֶּזַע, לְקַצֵּץ עֲנָפִים, ...
- Russian:ствол, обрезать, ...
- Ukrainian:стовбур, обрізати, ...
- Hindi:तना, काटना, ...
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