tonneau
English
/təˈnoʊ/
noun
Definitions
- 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).
Etymology
Borrowed from French tonneau (ton, barrel).
Origin
French
tonneau
Gloss
ton, barrel
Concept
Semantic Field
Modern world
Ontological Category
Person/Thing