Definitions for tonneau

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tonneau ton·neau

Spelling: [tuh-noh]

IPA: /tʌˈnoʊ/

Tonneau is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 130 anagrams from letters in tonneau (aennotu).

Definitions for tonneau

noun

1. a rear part or compartment of an automobile body, containing seats for passengers.
2. a complete automobile body having such a rear part.
3. a waterproof cover, generally of canvas or vinyl, that can be fastened over the cockpit of a roadster or convertible to protect the interior.

Origin of tonneau

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

Examples for tonneau

Then the young man in the tonneau took charge of the conversation.

"Very well," came Mrs. Gray's placid voice from the tonneau.

They drove away, two long poles and a coil of rope in the tonneau.

The man caught him under the arms and tossed him into the tonneau of a limousine at the curb.

Brierly drove and for precaution's sake Peter sat in the tonneau with Shad.

Peter admitted that he was and the boy swung the door of the tonneau open.

Rufus put these in at the front and himself entered the tonneau with his guest.

He bestowed his companion in the tonneau and ensconced himself beside her.

The girl in the tonneau swept aside her veil and looked, as directed.

It landed on the floor of the tonneau, but like a flash Tom was after it.