tail gate
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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And by the way, what are YOU bringing to the next women's softball game tail gate party or to our multiple vacations to the Cajun Riviera on the Florida panhandle beaches?
From New York Times • Mar. 10, 2018
The $489 four-wheel drive truck is “perfect for ages 1-5” and includes working doors and tail gate, power steering and rear-spring suspension, said the company, which sells more than 150 vehicle models.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2016
The point is not whether a particular tail gate is lowered.
From Time Magazine Archive
In no case may the Russians lower the tail gate of trucks or order the passengers to stand up.
From Time Magazine Archive
Jesse tickled her to get her giggling again, so that when the four of them clambered down over the tail gate, they were flushed-faced and happy once more.
From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson
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