trunk — [truŋk] n. [ME tronke < OFr tronc < L truncus, a stem, trunk < truncus, maimed, mutilated < IE * tronkus < base * trenk , to press together, crowd > THRONG] 1. the main stem of a tree 2. the body of a human being or animal, not… … English World dictionary
Trunk (automobile) — The trunk, or boot, of an automobile or car is the vehicle s main storage, luggage, or cargo compartment. Trunk is used in North American English and Jamaican English; boot is used elsewhere in the English speaking world. In earlier usage, a boot … Wikipedia
Trunk (luggage) — A trunk, also known as a travelling chest, is a large cuboid container for holding clothes and other personal belongings, typically about 1.5 metres wide, and 0.5 metres each deep and high, or about 25 to 40 wide, 14 to 28 high, and 14 to 24 deep … Wikipedia
rear deck panel — The sheet metal panel extending from the bottom of the rear window to the rear panel and enclosing the cutout for the trunk lid, extending sideways to the top of both rear fenders. In some cases, this panel covers only the area between the bottom … Dictionary of automotive terms
trunk — The storage compartment of a vehicle. In older cars, a large suitcase (or trunk) was strapped to the back of the vehicle. In rear engine vehicles, the trunk is located in the front of the vehicle (e.g., Volkswagen); but generally it is located at … Dictionary of automotive terms
Rear-view mirror — A rear view mirror (or sometimes, rear vision mirror in British English) is a functional type of mirror found on automobiles and other vehicles, designed to allow the driver to see the area behind the vehicle through the back window.Rear view… … Wikipedia
Rear-Engine Mercedes-Benz — From 1931 to 1939, Daimler Benz AG produced three cars (Mercedes Benz 130, 150 and 170 H) with rear engine as well as a few prototypes. The production numbers remained quite low for each of these models, especially compared to the production of… … Wikipedia
Trunk (motorcycle) — A motorcycle trunk is a storage compartment in the vicinity of the seat, often complimenting panniers or saddlebags. A trunk mounted above and to the rear of the seat may be called a top box or a top case. Some are fitted with electric lighting… … Wikipedia
rear end — The rear part of the body shell, extending approximately from the rear seat pan to the rear apron of the car, incorporating the trunk floor … Dictionary of automotive terms
rear spoiler — An aerofoil mounted on the rear deck or trunk, typically made of shock resistant polyurethane with paintable matt black finish. It is effective only at high speeds, but frequently used for the sake of appearance. Most sports cars are equipped… … Dictionary of automotive terms
trunk — trunkless, adj. /trungk/, n. 1. the main stem of a tree, as distinct from the branches and roots. 2. a large, sturdy box or chest for holding or transporting clothes, personal effects, or other articles. 3. a large compartment, usually in the… … Universalium