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trunk

trunk

Meaning of trunk

English

the thick main stem of a tree, from which branches grow

Deutsch

dicker Hauptteil eines Baumes, aus dem die Äste wachsen

trunk

Pronunciation

British English
/trʌŋk/
American English
/trʌŋk/

trunk with German translation

trunk usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The trunk is very thick.

Der Stamm ist sehr dick.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

Some moss is growing on the trunk.

Am Stamm wächst kleines Moos.

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What's the difference between trunk, stem, and bole

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S
🇬🇧English
stem

a thinner plant stalk, usually not of trees

A1often

ENThe plant's stem was green and flexible, not like a tree trunk.

B
🇬🇧English
bole

literary or forestry term

B2very rare word

ENThe bole of the oak showed the marks of many years.

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What does trunk mean?

the thick main stem of a tree, from which branches grow

How do you pronounce trunk?

trunk is pronounced [trʌŋk].

How is trunk used in a sentence?

Der Stamm ist sehr dick. Translation: The trunk is very thick.

Is trunk part of Trees vocabulary?

Yes, trunk can be learned in the Trees topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is trunk part of Plants vocabulary?

Yes, trunk can be learned in the Plants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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