TRUNK Antonyms
Definition of TRUNK
trunking
Best Opposite Words For TRUNK
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bough | nounn | |||||||
noun • any of the larger branches of a tree | ||||||||
branch | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a division of some larger or more complex organization • a division of a stem, or secondary stem arising from the main stem of a plant • a part of a forked or branching shape • a natural consequence of development • a stream or river connected to a larger one • any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm verb • grow and send out branches or branch-like structures • divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork | ||||||||
limb | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper • any of the main branches arising from the trunk or a bough of a tree • (astronomy) the circumferential edge of the apparent disc of the sun or the moon or a planet • either of the two halves of a bow from handle to tip • the graduated arc that is attached to an instrument for measuring angles • any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm | ||||||||
offshoot | nounn | |||||||
noun • a natural consequence of development | ||||||||
shoot | verbv | |||||||
noun • a new branch • the act of shooting at targets verb • hit with a missile from a weapon • kill by firing a missile • fire a shot; release • make a film or photograph of something • send forth suddenly, intensely, swiftly • run or move very quickly or hastily • move quickly and violently • throw or propel in a specific direction or towards a specific objective • record on photographic film • emit (as light, flame, or fumes) suddenly and forcefully • cause a sharp and sudden pain in • force or drive (a fluid or gas) into by piercing • variegate by interweaving weft threads of different colors • throw dice, as in a crap game • spend frivolously and unwisely • score • utter fast and forcefully • measure the altitude of by using a sextant • produce buds, branches, or germinate • give an injection to | ||||||||
spike | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a transient variation in voltage or current • sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes • fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn • (botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis • a sharp rise followed by a sharp decline • a very high narrow heel on women's shoes • each of the sharp points on the soles of athletic shoes to prevent slipping (or the shoes themselves) • a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall (or a dinosaur) • a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal) • any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object • a large stout nail verb • stand in the way of • pierce with a sharp stake or point • secure with spikes • bring forth a spike or spikes • add alcohol to (beverages) • manifest a sharp increase | ||||||||
sprout | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • any new growth of a plant such as a new branch or a bud • a newly grown bud (especially from a germinating seed) verb • produce buds, branches, or germinate • put forth and grow sprouts or shoots | ||||||||
stalk | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds • a slender or elongated structure that supports a plant or fungus or a plant part or plant organ • a hunt for game carried on by following it stealthily or waiting in ambush • the act of following prey stealthily • a stiff or threatening gait verb • walk stiffly • follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to • go through (an area) in search of prey | ||||||||
tendril | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • slender stem-like structure by which some twining plants attach themselves to an object for support | ||||||||
twig | nounn | |||||||
noun • a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year verb • branch out in a twiglike manner • understand, usually after some initial difficulty |