Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tree-trunk
Noun
/triː trʌŋk/
Definition
The main stem or trunk of a tree, typically supporting branches and leaves above.
Examples
- The tree-trunk was thick enough to support a tree house.
- The bark of the tree-trunk was rough and peeling.
- We carved our initials into the old tree-trunk at the park.
Meaning
The tree trunk is the central woody part of a tree that extends from the ground to the branches. It provides structural support and carries nutrients and water between the roots and the leaves.
Synonyms
- trunk
- stem
- main stem
