Tonneau
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /təˈnəʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tonneau is a noun meaning The rear body or compartment of some types of motor vehicle, especially one containing seats for passengers.
Meaning
The rear body or compartment of some types of motor vehicle, especially one containing seats for passengers.
More Meanings
- An old-style open passenger vehicle with a tonneau (rear compartment with seats).
- Clipping of tonneau cover.
Example Sentences
The first step was to install a tonneau cover.
Tonneaux were made of the same plasticised canvas material used for soft-tops.
He has spent ten years lovingly restoring a rather luxurious tonneau with teak panelling and leather seats.
From the tonneau of Bentley's car the sheriff and Garland removed the groceries and sick-room supplies, stowing them in the kyacks.
Word Forms
- tonneaus
- tonneaux
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include trunk, topbox, tailboard, trunklid, tailgate, backbench.
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