trunks
nounUK /trʌŋks/
US /trʌŋks/
Trunks are the thick main stems of a tree.
The elephant rubbed its back against the tree trunks.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Short pants worn for swimming or sports.
He packed his swim trunks for the beach trip.
3. Large strong boxes or chests used for storing or traveling with things.
They loaded the old trunks onto the ship.
4. The long flexible noses of elephants.
The elephants used their trunks to spray water.
5. The main bodies of something, apart from the head or limbs.
The doctor examined the patient's trunk and limbs.