- plural of trunk.
trunks
Example Sentences
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In 2024, the paper was allegedly leaked after printing, when sealed trunks were opened during transit to exam centres.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
They also used instruments that measured CO2 levels in tree canopies every hour and sensors attached to tree trunks that tracked tiny changes in trunk size throughout the day.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 9, 2026
He's also described a naval cadet's arm "like steel" and called Jaxson Dart, quarterback for the New York Giants football team, a "beautiful guy" with "legs like tree trunks."
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
“Each time the museum records the humidity or hears the water inside the trunks we can talk about the heartbeat of a tree,” says Anadol, with obvious delight.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
Ekon was still running, still moving between the tree trunks, but it was too dark, too loud.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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