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trunk

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ˈtɾõ.bɐ/trom·ba

Definitions

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1

The elongated, prehensile nose of an elephant.

Usage examples

The elephant lifted the log with its powerful trunk.
An elephant's trunk is both strong and delicate.

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Common combinations

elephant trunk
2

(Informal) A state of heavy drinking or drunkenness.

Informal.

Usage examples

He came home completely drunk last night.
They went out and got absolutely plastered.

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Common combinations

to get drunkto be on a bender