trunk
Pronunciation: [trʌŋk]
Context: "body parts"
(noun) the main part of an elephant's body that looks like a long nose. Elephants use their trunks to grab food, drink water, and even greet each other.
Example
The elephant used its trunk to pick up a branch from the ground.
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The baby elephant was too small to reach the fruit high up with its trunk.
Example
What can an elephant do with its trunk?
Context: "travel"
(noun) a large bag or container used for holding clothes and other things when traveling. Think of it as a big suitcase that can hold a lot of items.
Example
She packed her clothes neatly into her trunk before the trip.
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His trunk was too small to fit all of his toys for the vacation.
Example
Do you remember where you put your trunk for the trip?
Context: "trees"
(noun) the thick, main stem of a tree from which the branches grow. It's the strong part that keeps the tree standing tall.
Example
The trunk of the oak tree was very wide and sturdy.
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The tree lost its trunk in the storm and fell down.
Example
How tall is the trunk of that big tree over there?
Context: "automobiles"
(noun) the space at the back of a car where you can store luggage and other items. It's like a small storage room for your car.
Example
They loaded the bags into the trunk of the car before leaving.
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There wasn't enough space in the trunk to fit the bicycle.
Example
Is everything from the trunk ready for the journey?