Tailgate — synonyms, definition

1. tailgate (Noun) N. Amer

1 synonym
tailboard
2 definitions

tailgate (Noun) — A gate at the rear of a vehicle; can be lowered for loading.

tailgate (Noun) — A gate downstream from a lock or canal that is used to control the flow of water at the lower end.

1 type of
gate
11 parts of
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2. tailgate (Verb) N. Amer

1 definition

tailgate (Verb) — Follow at a dangerously close distance. ex. "it is dangerous to tailgate another vehicle"

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follow