General Definition: 1. Any thing which has a large opening and closing lid which you operate with your whole arm, or any thing or any object directly or indirectly associated with this, especially a car boot or hood. As a Noun: 1. A covered space usually found at the back of a car in which you carry things such as luggage and shopping. English = boot, trunk. 2. A covered space usually found at the front of a car where the motor is located. English = hood, bonnet.