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At its core, a trunk is the main stem or body of something, like the sturdy central shaft of a tree that anchors it to the ground and transports nutrients. It also refers to an elephant's versatile elongated nose for grasping and sensing, or the rear storage compartment in a vehicle for carrying luggage. In modern contexts, it evokes ideas of strength, utility, and hidden capacity in fields from botany to automotive design.
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