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Collocations for trunk - noun

1. part of a tree

ADJECTIVE

massive, thick
gnarled
fallen
hollow, hollowed-out
an instrument made from a hollowed-out tree trunk
tree

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2. (AmE) of a car, etc.

→ See also boot

ADJECTIVE

car

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VERB + trunk

open, pop
She popped the trunk and we tossed the stuff inside.
close, slam
He slammed the trunk shut.
load, unload

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PREPOSITION

in the trunk
What's in the trunk?

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3. (trunks) for swimming

ADJECTIVE

bathing, swim (AmE), swimming

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… OF TRUNKS

pair
I need a new pair of trunks.

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4. strong box with a lid

ADJECTIVE

old
tin, wooden
steamer

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VERB + trunk

pack, unpack

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PREPOSITION

in a/the trunk

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