trunk

Example Sentences

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Consider the original Yule Logs, massive oak trunks that Vikings burned for the duration of the Midwinter solstice to rebuke the long darkness.

From Salon

Architect Paul R. Williams’ Guardian Angel Cathedral, which opened in the city in 1963, is cited as a design influence, as are the singular stocky trunk baobab trees of the African savanna.

From Los Angeles Times

A decision on returning traffic to the A83 trunk road will be made on Monday, following safety inspections of the road and the hillside.

From BBC

Waymo confirmed that a pedestrian entered the trunk after the previous rider left it open.

From Los Angeles Times

Many of the towering sycamore trees and elder oaks — probably far older than even the adult Scout leaders — still blot out the midday sun with new, green leaves sprouting from their charred trunks.

From Los Angeles Times