trunk

US /trʌŋk/
UK /trʌŋk/
"trunk" picture
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tronco

the main woody stem of a tree as distinct from its branches and roots

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The elephant rubbed its back against the rough trunk of the tree.
El elefante frotó su espalda contra el áspero tronco del árbol.
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The old oak tree had a massive trunk.
El viejo roble tenía un tronco enorme.
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stembole
2.

trompa

the elongated, prehensile nose of an elephant

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The elephant used its trunk to spray water over itself.
El elefante usó su trompa para rociarse agua.
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An elephant's trunk is incredibly strong and versatile.
La trompa de un elefante es increíblemente fuerte y versátil.
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proboscis
3.

baúl, maleta

a large, strong box or case for storing or transporting clothes and other articles

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She packed her old clothes into a large wooden trunk.
Ella empacó su ropa vieja en un gran baúl de madera.
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The old pirate's trunk was filled with gold coins.
El baúl del viejo pirata estaba lleno de monedas de oro.
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chestcaseboxcoffer
4.

maletero

the enclosed luggage compartment of a car, usually at the rear

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Please put the groceries in the car's trunk.
Por favor, ponga los comestibles en el maletero del coche.
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He opened the trunk to get his spare tire.
Abrió el maletero para sacar su rueda de repuesto.
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boot
5.

tronco

the main part of the human body apart from the head, limbs, and tail

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The gymnast twisted her trunk with incredible flexibility.
La gimnasta torció su tronco con una flexibilidad increíble.
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The human trunk contains vital organs.
El tronco humano contiene órganos vitales.
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torsobody
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swimming trunks