'Tonneaux' definitions:

Definition of 'Tonneaux'

From: GCIDE
  • Tonneau \Ton`neau"\, n.; pl. Tonneaux. [F.]
  • 1. In France, a light-wheeled vehicle with square or rounded body and rear entrance. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
  • 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. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
  • 3. same as Tonne. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]