Definition of trunk

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Trunk (n.) The main body of anything; as, the trunk of a vein or of an artery, as distinct from the branches..

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Manitrunk :: Manitrunk (n.) The anterior segment of the thorax in insects. See Insect.
Excurrent :: Excurrent (a.) Running or extending out; as, an excurrent midrib, one which projects beyond the apex of a leaf; an excurrent steam or trunk, one which continues to the top..
Alitrunk :: Alitrunk (n.) The segment of the body of an insect to which the wings are attached; the thorax.
Bole :: Bole (n.) The trunk or stem of a tree, or that which is like it..
Proboscis :: Proboscis (n.) A hollow organ or tube attached to the head, or connected with the mouth, of various animals, and generally used in taking food or drink; a snout; a trunk..
Trunk :: Trunk (n.) A long tube through which pellets of clay, p/as, etc., are driven by the force of the breath..
Jacamar :: "Jacamar (n.) Any one of numerous species of tropical American birds of the genus Galbula and allied genera. They are allied to the kingfishers, but climb on tree trunks like nuthatches, and feed upon insects. Their colors are often brilliant..
Induviate :: Induviate (a.) Covered with induviae, as the upper part of the trunk of a palm tree..
Heartwood :: Heartwood (n.) The hard, central part of the trunk of a tree, consisting of the old and matured wood, and usually differing in color from the outer layers. It is technically known as duramen, and distinguished from the softer sapwood or alburnum..
Trunk :: Trunk (v. t.) To extract (ores) from the slimes in which they are contained, by means of a trunk. See Trunk, n., 9..
Stump :: Stump (n.) The part of a tree or plant remaining in the earth after the stem or trunk is cut off; the stub.
Fast :: Fast (n.) The shaft of a column, or trunk of pilaster..
Trunkful :: Trunkful (n.) As much as a trunk will hold; enough to fill a trunk.
Repack :: Repack (v. t.) To pack a second time or anew; as, to repack beef; to repack a trunk..
Spica :: Spica (n.) A kind of bandage passing, by successive turns and crosses, from an extremity to the trunk; -- so called from its resemblance to a spike of a barley..
Baggage :: Baggage (n.) The trunks, valises, satchels, etc., which a traveler carries with him on a journey; luggage..
Trunkwork :: Trunkwork (n.) Work or devices suitable to be concealed; a secret stratagem.
Coffer :: Coffer (n.) A casket, chest, or trunk; especially, one used for keeping money or other valuables..
Synantherous :: Synangium (n.) The divided part beyond the pylangium in the aortic trunk of the amphibian heart.
Side :: Side (n.) The right or left part of the wall or trunk of the body; as, a pain in the side..
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