tonneau

tonneau Definition

ton·neau (tu nō′, tän′ō′)

noun pl. tonneaus -·neaus′ or tonneaux -·neaux′ (-nōz′)

an enclosed rear compartment for passengers in an early type of automobile
the whole body of such an automobile
☆ a protective cover for the passenger compartment of a small, open sports car, for the bed of a pickup truck, etc.

Etymology: Fr, lit., a cask < tonne: see tun

tonneau Usage Examples

Converse of object

have: Most early touring cars had a tonneau at the rear giving seating for four or more.

Adjective modifier

full: Can be fitted when hood is down to keep dust and showers out, less bulky and less costly than a full tonneau.
new: MG TD 1953 LHD Bright Red, Black interior, beige hood and new tonneau.
hard: Beautiful shana hiatt a hard tonneau new data and fission might have.

Modifies a noun

cover: All original with new interior leathers, steering wheel and tonneau cover.

Noun used with modifier

length: Boot areas are typically covered with an extra length tonneau or left open to the elements.
hood: Color Red body, red leather interior, fawn hood s/s tonneau, luggage rack, SSE U/L, Mileage under 5K.

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