Word of the Day:
tonneau
What It Means
The rear body or compartment of some types of motor vehicle, especially one containing seats for passengers.
An old-style open passenger vehicle with a tonneau (rear compartment with seats).
He has spent ten years lovingly restoring a rather luxurious tonneau with teak panelling and leather seats.
Tonneau in Context
“The first step was to install a tonneau cover.”
Did You Know?
Borrowed from French tonneau.
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