the main stem of a tree, as distinct from the branches and roots.
a large, sturdy box or chest for holding or transporting clothes, personal effects, or other articles.
a large compartment, usually in the rear of an automobile, in which luggage, a spare tire, and other articles may be kept.
the body of a person or an animal excluding the head and limbs; torso.
Ichthyology. the part of a fish between the head and the anus.
Architecture.
the shaft of a column.
the dado or die of a pedestal.
the main channel, artery, or line in a river, railroad, highway, canal, or other tributary system.
Telephony, Telegraphy.
a telephone line or channel between two central offices or switching devices that is used in providing telephone connections between subscribers generally.
a telegraph line or channel between two main or central offices.
Anatomy. the main body of an artery, nerve, or the like, as distinct from its branches.
trunks,
brief shorts, loose-fitting or tight, worn by men chiefly for boxing, swimming, and track.
Obsolete.trunk hose.
the long, flexible, cylindrical nasal appendage of the elephant.
Nautical.
a large enclosed passage through the decks or bulkheads of a vessel, for cooling, ventilation, or the like.
any of various watertight casings in a vessel, as the vertical one above the slot for a centerboard in the bottom of a boat.
a conduit; shaft; chute.
adjective
of, relating to, or noting a main channel or line, as of a railroad or river.
Origin of trunk
1400–50; late Middle English trunke<Latin truncus stem, trunk, stump, noun use of truncus lopped
The company, founded as a trunk maker in 1854 and known today for its high-end handbags, has created a pro model skateboarding sneaker.
Louis Vuitton—yes, that Louis Vuitton—has created a pro skate shoe|Marc Bain|August 25, 2020|Quartz
On the surf trip, I put shoes, flip flops, and a rain jacket in the big clamshell compartment, and used cubes for underwear and socks, swim trunks, and sun shirts and rash guards.