tailgate

Pronunciation: /ˈteɪlˌɡeɪt/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a gate at the rear of a vehicle; can be lowered for loading
  2. verb follow at a dangerously close distance

Etymology

From tail + gate. Compare liftgate.

Synonyms

tailboard

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
gate

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