trunk

Universal Words noun 1 [C] the thick main stem of a tree, that the branches grow from 2 [C] (AmE) = BOOT(2) 3 [C] the long nose of an elephant 4 (trunks) [pl.] = SWIMMINGTRUNKS 5 [C] a large strong box with a lid used for storing or transporting clothes, books, etc. 6 [C,usually sing.] the main part of the human body apart from the head, arms and legs seealsoTORSO