TRUNK as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • a long flexible snout as of an elephant
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) trunk is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  2. Meaning
    • compartment in an automobile that carries luggage or shopping or tools
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • he put his golf bag in the trunk
    Hypernyms(s) trunk is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  3. Meaning
    • luggage consisting of a large strong case used when traveling or for storage
    Hypernyms(s) trunk is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  4. Meaning
    • the body excluding the head and neck and limbs
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • they moved their arms and legs and bodies
    Hypernyms(s) trunk is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  5. Meaning
    • the main stem of a tree
    • usually covered with bark
    • the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) trunk is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower