1. (

• trunk ,
• tree_trunk ,
• bole

) the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber ;

2. (

• trunk

) luggage consisting of a large strong case used when traveling or for storage ;

3. (

• torso ,
• trunk ,
• body ,

) the body excluding the head and neck and limbs; "they moved their arms and legs and bodies" ;

4. (

• luggage_compartment ,
• automobile_trunk ,
• trunk ,
• boot ,

) compartment in an automobile that carries luggage or shopping or tools; "he put his golf bag in the trunk" ;

5. (

• proboscis ,
• trunk ,

) a long flexible snout as of an elephant ;