Definition

A system of bundling and distributing electrical and communication cables, or the transportation of goods between locations.

Example

The trunking system in the office helps organize all the cables neatly.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new trunking system they installed at the office?

Yeah, I heard it really improves communication efficiency.

Exactly! It bundles all the cables nicely and keeps everything organized.

I think that's a smart move — it definitely reduces clutter.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Trunking → The word 'trunking' is derived from 'trunk' (from Old French *tronc*, meaning the main stem of a tree or a large box) and the suffix '-ing' (indicating the action or process of). Thus, 'trunking' refers to the process or action related to a trunk, often used in contexts like telecommunications to describe the method of connecting multiple lines or channels.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'trunk' as the main part of something, like the main stem of a tree, and '-ing' indicates the action related to it. This helps you remember that 'trunking' is about the process related to the main part.

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