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

  • (..) l can't. l just can't. lt's easier than you think. Chiet. For you. maybe. You're a lot bigger than me. Why. Chiet. you're about as big as a goddamn tree trunk. My poppa's real big. He did like he pleased. That's why everybody worked on him. The last time l've seen my tather (..)
    1975 One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest