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trunk ~ trunk

[the same pronunciation]

a tree trunk

“Trunk” (noun) is ‘the thick main part of a tree from which branches grow; the main part of a human body, not including the head, arms and legs; the long nose part of an elephant;

trunk of an elephant

e.g.

The trunks of some tropical trees are carved into boats.

He has a stout trunk that filled the large chair.     [i.e. the main part of the his body is very large]

It’s amazing to learn that an elephant can pick up a small pin with its long, thick trunk.

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a wooden trunk

“Trunk” (noun) is ‘a very large strong wooden or metal box in which clothes, books, valuable things are kept; (usually in plural form “trunks”) a pair of very short knickers worn by men while swimming (also swimming trunks); {in American English = the spacious back part with a cover of a car where things, such as bags, tools, etc. can be kept; “boot” is the word used in British English}’,

a pair of swimming trunks

e.g.

My little nephew found some interesting old pictures and books in his grandfather’s trunk.  [trunk = a large strong box]

He put on his trunks/swimming trunks and went for a swim in the pool.

She put all her bags and suitcases in the trunk of her automobile and drove off.    [trunk = the covered part of a car {‘boot’}]

the trunk/boot of a car

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