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Definition of Tailgate
1. Noun. A gate at the rear of a vehicle; can be lowered for loading.
Exact synonyms: Tailboard
Group relationships: Beach Waggon, Beach Wagon, Estate Car, Station Waggon, Station Wagon, Waggon, Wagon, Motortruck, Truck
Generic synonyms: Gate
Group relationships: Beach Waggon, Beach Wagon, Estate Car, Station Waggon, Station Wagon, Waggon, Wagon, Motortruck, Truck
Generic synonyms: Gate
2. Verb. Follow at a dangerously close distance. "These cars won't tailgate "; "It is dangerous to tailgate another vehicle"
Definition of Tailgate
1. to drive dangerously close behind another vehicle [v -GATED, -GATING, -GATES]