HyperDic: tailgate

English > 2 senses of the word tailgate:
NOUNartifacttailgate, tailboarda gate at the rear of a vehicle
VERBmotiontailgatefollow at a dangerously close distance
tailgate > pronunciation
Soundstey'lgey.t
Rhymesabate ... welterweight: 559 rhymes with eyt...
English > tailgate: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA gate at the rear of a vehicle; can be lowered for loading.
Synonymtailboard
Part ofbeach wagon, station wagon, wagon, estate car, beach waggon, station waggon, waggonA car that has a long body and rear door with space behind rear seat
truck, motortruckAn automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
BroadergateA movable barrier in a fence or wall
Spanishportón, puerta trasera
English > tailgate: 2 senses > verb 1, motion
MeaningFollow at a dangerously close distance.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
ModelThese cars won't tailgate
Example"it is dangerous to tailgate another vehicle"
BroaderfollowTo travel behind, go after, come after
Spanishconducir sin distancia de seguridad, ir a rebufo
Nounstailgatera driver who follows too closely behind another motor vehicle

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