Tailgate
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British pronunciation/tˈe‍ɪlɡe‍ɪt/
American pronunciation/ˈteɪɫˌɡeɪt/

Definición y Significado de "tailgate"

Tailgate
01

puerta trasera, tapa trasera

the rear door of a car, truck, or van that can be opened downwards when loading or unloading goods
tailgate definition and meaning

What is a "tailgate"?

A tailgate is the rear door or panel of a vehicle, typically on a truck or SUV, that can be opened to allow access to the cargo area. It is hinged at the bottom and can be lowered or swung open to make it easier to load and unload items. Some tailgates are also designed to support extra functions, such as serving as a workbench or providing additional storage space.

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He opened the tailgate of his pickup truck to unload bags of soil for the garden.
The delivery driver lowered the tailgate of the van to unload packages for the office.
They sat on the tailgate of the SUV, enjoying a picnic lunch at the scenic overlook.
to tailgate
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ir demasiado pegado al coche de delante, seguir de cerca

to follow another vehicle too closely, not maintaining a safe distance
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He got a ticket for tailgating the car in front of him.
It 's dangerous to tailgate, especially in heavy traffic.
The driver behind him was tailgating aggressively, flashing their lights.

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tail
gate
tailgate

tailgate

Verb

tailgater

Noun
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