trunk

Meanings

• noun

  A large container or box, typically with a lid and carrying handles, used for transporting or storing heavy or bulky items.

  - "He loaded the trunk with his belongings before leaving for college."
  - "The elephant carried the trunk full of water to the thirsty animals."

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Pronunciation

1. /tɹʌŋk/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1770086"

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Synonyms

boot , dicky , proboscis , tree trunk

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with trunk
junk , hunk , sunk , lunk

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Variants

List of all variants of trunk that leads to same result
bole , trunk , trunkful , trunkfuls , trunks , trunksful , trunk hose , trunk line , trunk lines , trunk call , trunk road , nerve trunk , nerve trunks , Saratoga trunk , Saratoga trunks , steamer trunk , steamer trunks

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English truncan, from trunca 'large tub, cask'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest trunk in the world is the African Elephant's, which can hold up to 32 gallons of water.

2. The word 'trunk' is also used in biology to refer to the swollen base of a tree.

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Related Concepts

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1. luggage: Trunk is a type of luggage used for transporting goods.

2. container: Trunk is a type of container used for storing or transporting items.

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Culture

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In literature, the trunk is often used as a symbol of transition or travel, such as in Mark Twain's 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'. In art, trunks have been depicted in various forms, from realistic representations to abstract interpretations.

How to Memorize "trunk"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, wooden box with handles and a lid, filled with various items.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'trunk' with the idea of transporting or storing heavy items.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Trunks are used to Take Unwieldy and Bulky Items' to remember the meaning of the word.

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