tonneau
- noun
- /tɒnoʊ/
- US
:
cubierta de caja
- He bought a new tonneau to keep his camping gear dry in the back of his truck.
- tonneau cover
- tonneau bed
- hard tonneau
Examples
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After adding a tonneau, the tools in the pickup stayed safe from rain and sun.
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The tonneau protects the cargo from rain.
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The mechanic recommended installing a tonneau for better security and improved fuel efficiency.
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He installed a new tonneau on his truck.
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To keep your tools dry, always use a tonneau cover for the pickup bed during rainy weather.
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The new tonneau cover fits perfectly, ensuring the equipment is safe from rain and dust.
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A well-fitted tonneau cover can protect valuable cargo from theft and harsh weather conditions.
How Protective
- US
2
3.5
- US
Surface Forms
Etymology
Tonneau comes from French for 'barrel' and is like the old English word tun for a big cask. A helpful way to remember the truck sense is to think of a tonneau cover as a lid that protects the truck bed, keeping things dry and safe just like a barrel protects its contents.