Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: trunk
IPA transcription: [tɹ'ʌŋk]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: trunk, tree_trunk, bole
    Meaning: the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
  • Synonyms: trunk
    Meaning: luggage consisting of a large strong case used when traveling or for storage
Usage examples
  • Out of the trunk he made a mortar.
  • At last his trunk and bag were ready.
  • She was sitting in the corner, on a trunk.
  • "Yes; and your trunk has already been placed in it.
  • "Yes, it is, if you just turn your trunk upside down!
  • "I remember when Tom stepped on him and smashed his trunk.
  • Watkins dropped the trunk and at a signal from his companion was gone.
  • The long trunk of the elephant was curved to make a crook for the handle.
  • Johnny Chuck backed up against the trunk of a tree and made ready to fight.
  • You see, cutting off the limbs and trimming up the trunk sets the sap running.