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
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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