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.
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