[tuh-noh] 
[-nohz] . | 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. |
| ton·neau (tə-nō', tŏn'ō') n. pl. ton·neaus The rear seating compartment of an early type of automobile. [French, from Old French tonnel, cask; see tunnel.] |
