TONNEAUS

Noun

tonneaus

plural of tonneau

Source: Wiktionary


TONNEAU

Ton`neau", n.; pl. Tonneaux (#). [F.]

1. In France, a light-wheeled vehicle with square or rounded body and rear entrance.

2. (Automobiles) Orig., the after part of the body with entrance at the rear (as in vehicle in def. 1); now, one with sides closing in the seat or seats and entered by a door usually at the side, also, the entire body of an automobile having such an after part.

3. = Tonne.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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