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tonneaux

ton·neau
T t

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [tuh-noh]
    • /tʌˈnoʊ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [tuh-noh]
    • /tʌˈnoʊ/

Definitions of tonneaux word

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

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Origin of tonneaux

First appearance:

before 1900
One of the 17% newest English words
1900-05; < French: literally, cask; Old French tonel. See tunnel

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Parts of speech for Tonneaux

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

tonneaux popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

tonneaux usage trend in Literature

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