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Vocabulary Entry
trunk
|noun • noun • verb
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N
noun
A large, strong container used for storing clothes and personal items, often used for travel.
Example Sentences
"She packed her clothes into a sturdy trunk for the trip."
"The attic was filled with old trunks covered in dust."
"He opened the trunk to find toys from his childhood."
N
noun
The main woody stem of a tree, from which branches grow.
Example Sentences
"The bear leaned against the trunk of the tree."
"The trunk was wide enough for several people to stand around it."
"Birds built their nests high in the trunk of the old oak."
V
verb
To store or transport something in a trunk.
Example Sentences
"They trunked their luggage at the airport."
"Make sure to trunk the equipment securely before the move."
"He trunked his bicycle for the long road trip."