CEFR B2

trunks

noun

Meaning

The long, prehensile nose of an elephant, used for smelling, breathing, drinking, and grasping objects.

Examples

The elephant's trunk is surprisingly strong and dexterous.
With a flick of its trunk, the elephant sprayed water over its back.

Synonyms: proboscis, snout, nose

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trunks (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: trʌŋk

Definition

The long, prehensile nose of an elephant, used for smelling, breathing, drinking, and grasping objects.

Examples

The elephant's trunk is surprisingly strong and dexterous.
With a flick of its trunk, the elephant sprayed water over its back.
Researchers studied the complex muscles and nerves in the elephant's trunk.

How to Use trunks

trunk of a tree (prepositional phrase): Refers to the main stem of a tree. — "The tree trunk was too wide to hug."
in the trunk (prepositional phrase): Located inside the storage compartment of a vehicle. — "I left my umbrella in the trunk."
trunk call (collocation): A long-distance telephone call (largely historical term). — "He had to make a trunk call to his parents."

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