decklid

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noun

An auto body panel that is the cover over the trunk (boot) of a motor vehicle.

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trunklid
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Meanings

noundecklid (plural decklids)

plural decklids

  1. An auto body panel that is the cover over the trunk (boot) of a motor vehicle.

    For maximum corrosion resistance, the company builds its doors, hoods and decklids of galvanized steel.

    2007 November 25, Don Sherman, “Rust-Free Reality: Creating an All-New Classic”, in New York Times

    Synonyms: trunklid

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAn auto body panel that is the cover over the trunk (boot) of a motor vehicle.

Similar
trunklid
Also see
trunklid

Origin

From deck + lid.

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Translations

German Kofferraumdeckel, Kofferraumklappe
  • KofferraumdeckelTranslations
  • KofferraumklappeTranslations
  • KofferraumhaubeTranslations
Spanish tapa del maletero
  • tapa del maleteroTranslations
Swedish bagagelucka, baklucka
  • bagageluckaTranslations
  • bakluckaTranslations
Cite this entry
APA

decklid. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/decklid

MLA

“decklid.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/decklid. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “decklid,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/decklid.

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