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trunk

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/trʌŋk/ · trunk

The main woody stem of a tree.

Meanings

nounformal

The main woody stem of a tree.

درخت کا مرکزی لکڑی کا تنا۔

تنہ

tana

Synonyms

stemstalkcylinderتناڈنٹھلساقہ

Antonyms

leafbranchflowerپتہشاخپھول

Common Collocations

  • tree trunk
  • trunk of the car
  • trunk line

Example Sentences

The trunk of the tree was covered in moss.

درخت کا تنا کائی سے ڈھکا ہوا تھا۔

Darakht ka tana kai se dhaka hua tha.

He placed his backpack in the trunk of the car.

اس نے اپنے بیگ کو گاڑی کے تنا میں رکھ دیا۔

Us ne apne bag ko gaari ke tana mein rakh diya.

The elephant raised its trunk to spray water.

ہاتھی نے پانی چھوڑنے کے لیے اپنا تنا اٹھایا۔

Haathi ne pani chhorne ke liye apna tana uthaya.

Easily Confused With

trunk (of an animal):Refers specifically to the elongated snout of an elephant, distinct from the trunk of a tree.
nouninformal

A large, sturdy container for storing clothes and personal items during travel.

سفر کے دوران کپڑوں اور ذاتی اشیاء کو محفوظ رکھنے کے لیے ایک بڑی، مضبوط کنٹینر۔

سفر کا صندوق

safar ka sanduq

Synonyms

suitcasechestcaseسوٹ کیسڈبہظرف

Antonyms

bagcarry-onpouchبیگہاتھ کا بیگپھوٹنا

Common Collocations

  • trunk of a car
  • travel trunk
  • trunk storage

Example Sentences

She packed her clothes in the trunk for the vacation.

اس نے چھٹی کے لئے اپنے کپڑے تنا میں رکھے۔

Us ne chhutti ke liye apne kapray tana mein rakhe.

They opened the trunk to find forgotten treasures.

انہوں نے بھولی ہوئی خزانہ تلاش کرنے کے لئے صندوق کھولا۔

Unhon ne bhuli hui khazana talash karne ke liye sanduq khola.

The trunk was too heavy to lift alone.

تنا اکیلے اٹھانے کے لئے بہت بھاری تھا۔

Tana akelay uthane ke liye bohat bhaari tha.

Easily Confused With

container:A general term for any receptacle for holding things, whereas 'trunk' refers specifically to a type of sturdy storage.

Word Family

trunkful
nounتنا بھر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a trunk as the large, strong main part of a tree or luggage that holds important items.

Picture a tall, sturdy tree with a thick trunk or a large, sturdy trunk for travel.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

دیکھو تو سہی، درخت کا کتنا بڑا تنا ہے۔

Dekho to sahi, darakht ka kitna bara tana hai.

Look, how large the trunk of the tree is.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "trunk" — the main stem of a tree

First known use: 14th century

Originating from the Middle English term for the body of a tree, the word has evolved to include various meanings, including luggage and the human torso.