decklid

Etymology

From deck + lid.

decklid means an auto body panel that is the cover over the trunk (boot) of a motor vehicle. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 90 out of 100.

noun

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.”