trunk 
/ˈtrʌŋk/ noun
plural trunks /ˈtrʌŋk/ noun 1 [count] : the thick main stem of a tree — see color picture 2 [count] : the main part of the human body not including the head, arms, and legs : torso 3 [count] : the main or central part of something
▪ the trunk of an artery 4 [count] US : the enclosed space in the back of a car for carrying things
▪ He keeps a jack and spare tire in the trunk. —called also (Brit) boot; — see picture at car 5 [count] : a large, strong box used for holding clothes or other things especially for traveling
▪ a trunk full of clothes 6 [count] : the long, flexible nose of an elephant 7 trunks [plural] a : swimming trunks
b : shorts worn by a boxer
▪ the trunk of an artery
▪ He keeps a jack and spare tire in the trunk. —called also (Brit) boot; — see picture at car
▪ a trunk full of clothes
b : shorts worn by a boxer
