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Synonyms of trunk

8 similar words

Another word for trunk is bole. Other synonyms of trunk are stock.

Synonyms and similar words for trunk

nounThe usually single, more or less upright part of a tree, between the roots and the branches.

  • boleThe trunk or stem of a tree.
  • tree trunkThe main structural member of a tree.
  • stockThe trunk and woody main stems or limbs of a tree; the base from which something grows or branches.

nounThe conspicuously extended, mobile, nose-like organ of an animal such as a sengi, a tapir or...

nounThe luggage storage compartment of a sedan/saloon-style car.

  • bootThe luggage storage compartment of a sedan or saloon car.
  • dickyThe luggage storage compartment of a sedan/saloon style car.

nounA storage compartment fitted behind the seat of a motorcycle.

  • topboxSynonym of trunk (“storage compartment fitted behind the seat of a motorcycle”).
  • topcaseSynonym of trunk (“storage compartment fitted behind the seat of a motorcycle, sometimes on bycicles or other...

Meaning of trunk

  1. noun The usually single, more or less upright part of a tree, between the roots and the branches.
  2. noun The torso; especially, the human torso.
  3. noun The conspicuously extended, mobile, nose-like organ of an animal such as a sengi, a tapir or especially an elephant. The trunks of various kinds of animals might be adapted to probing and sniffing, as in the sengis, or be partly prehensile, as in the tapir, or be a versatile prehensile organ for manipulation, feeding, drinking and fighting as in the elephant.

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Questions about synonyms of trunk

What is another word for trunk?
Trunk has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as bole and stock.
What does trunk mean?
Trunk means the usually single, more or less upright part of a tree, between the roots and the branches.

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