trunk

US /trʌŋk/
UK /trʌŋk/
"trunk" picture
1.

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.
O elefante esfregou as costas no tronco áspero da árvore.
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The old oak tree had a massive trunk.
O velho carvalho tinha um tronco enorme.
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stembole
2.

tromba

the elongated, prehensile nose of an elephant

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The elephant used its trunk to spray water over itself.
O elefante usou sua tromba para borrifar água em si mesmo.
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An elephant's trunk is incredibly strong and versatile.
A tromba de um elefante é incrivelmente forte e versátil.
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proboscis
3.

baú, mala

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.
Ela embalou suas roupas velhas em um grande baú de madeira.
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The old pirate's trunk was filled with gold coins.
O baú do velho pirata estava cheio de moedas de ouro.
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chestcaseboxcoffer
4.

porta-malas

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, coloque as compras no porta-malas do carro.
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He opened the trunk to get his spare tire.
Ele abriu o porta-malas para pegar o pneu sobressalente.
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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.
A ginasta torceu o tronco com uma flexibilidade incrível.
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The human trunk contains vital organs.
O tronco humano contém órgãos vitais.
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torsobody
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swimming trunks