tonneau

ton·neau

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Definitions of tonneau word

noun plural tonneau a rear part or compartment of an automobile body, containing seats for passengers. 1
noun plural tonneau a complete automobile body having such a rear part. 1
noun plural tonneau a waterproof cover, generally of canvas or vinyl, that can be fastened over the cockpit of a roadster or convertible to protect the interior. 1
noun tonneau a detachable cover to protect the rear part of an open car when it is not carrying passengers 0
noun tonneau a similar cover that fits over all the passenger seats, but not the driver's, in an open vehicle 0
noun tonneau the part of an open car in which the rear passengers sit 0

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

1900-05; < French: literally, cask; Old French tonel. See tunnel

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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