Tailgate (Noun)
Meaning
A gate at the rear of a vehicle; can be lowered for loading.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She pulled out a blanket to spread across the lowered tailgate, making it the perfect picnic spot.
- When hauling furniture, be sure to secure the load with tie-downs attached to the truck's tailgate.
- At the camping site, he found an ideal table space in the truck's extended tailgate.
- Be mindful not to let kids get near an open tailgate when in transit.
- Their off-road trip went smoother once the owner upgraded to a sturdier truck with an adjustable tailgate.