Origin: 1400-1500 Old French tronc box, main part of a body, from Latin truncus tree-trunk, main part of a body
1science, biology the thick central wooden stem of a tree2the part at the back of a car where you can put bags, tools, etc.3science, biology the very long nose of an elephant4science, biology the main part of your body, not including your head, arms, or legsSYN body, torso5trunks [plural] (also swim trunks) short pants that end above the knee, worn by men for swimming6a very large box made of wood or metal, in which clothes, books, etc. are stored or packed for travel [Origin: 1400–1500 Old French tronc box, main part of a body, from Latin truncus tree-trunk, main part of a body]