trunk

Definition

  • noun: the thick main stem of a tree
  • noun: the main stem of a tree apart from limbs and roots
  • synonyms: stock, stalk, curtail

Examples

  • He keeps a jack and spare tire in the 'trunk'.

  • a 'trunk' full of clothes

  • the 'trunk' of an artery

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) We all saw it. When there is a storm ... And you stand in front of a tree ... If you look at its branches, you swear it will fall ... But if you watch the trunk, you will see its stability. We are all wild there are traces of a camp ... There are traces of a camp ... Where? (..)
    2015 The Revenant
  • (..) Keep breathing. When there is a storm... And you stand in front of a tree... If you look at its branches, you swear it will fall. But if you watch the trunk, you will see its stability. $ goes along way till retiring... Way down to Texas, buy me a decent piece of land... (..)
    2015 The Revenant