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

Pike followed the main line — called the trunk line — which had hoses branching off in other directions.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 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

A loud explosion shook apartment buildings, and a thick column of smoke churned from an impact site near fancy hotels along the Palm’s trunk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

He scrambled up on the trunk and stood, looking across what had been the trail.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret