Tree Trunk (Noun)
Meaning
The main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The forester measured the diameter of the tree trunk to determine its age and potential value as lumber.
- The children played hide-and-seek behind the large tree trunk in the park.
- A section of the tree trunk had been hollowed out to create a natural bench.
- The sculptor carefully carved a beautiful design into the surface of the tree trunk.
- After the storm, a fallen tree trunk blocked the path through the forest.