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

  • (..) Get the cops to look at Jimmy Pappas for the hit. He had nothing to do with it... Look in his car, you'll find the gun that did it, registered, official. Providence. In the trunk or the glove compartment? Hey, you wanna see some dead guys? Hey, this will get Captain Ellerby on the news. (..)
    2006 The Departed