decklid
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a variation of
deck lid.
deck lidnounthe hinged lid forming the upper surface of an automobile deck.
Example Sentences
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A backlight sufficient to be useful would disturb the laminar flow of air rushing across the rear decklid, increasing shearing turbulence and drag at the back of the car.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 25, 2026
I even like the illuminated four-ring logos on the grille and decklid.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 24, 2025