Bole (noun)

1. The trunk or stem of a tree, especially one that is large and without branches for some distance up from the ground.
2. A cylinder of wood or other material used in making a wooden object such as a chair, table or chest.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old english bola "tree trunk", of germanic origin; related to dutch bol and german stamm.

Examples:

1. The bole of the tree was so wide that it took five people to hug it.
2. The bole of the tree was used to make a canoe.
3. The bole was the base of the tree, from which branches and leaves grew.
4. The bole was used as a support for the bench.
5. The bole was used to make the table legs.