trunk

Example Sentences

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On a tree trunk in Thailand's Khao Phra Thaeo Non-Hunting Area, a tiny male broad-headed bark spider rides on the abdomen of a camouflaged female, waiting for her to moult so he can mate.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Fight the urge to pack more than you need, and make sure you aren’t toting anything unnecessary in your trunk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

Much like the rings inside a tree trunk, these marks help scientists estimate how old the dinosaurs were when they died and how quickly they grew.

From Science Daily • Mar. 5, 2026

An elephant's trunk can surpass a human's height and lift trees -- a marvel of strength that's conversely so gentle it can grasp a tortilla chip without breaking it.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

By the time I looked up again, Marlene was charging off through the snow, chasing the dog away, trumpeting as she went, her trunk flailing, her ears in full sail.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo