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tail gate

British  

noun

  1. a gate that is used to control the flow of water at the lower end of a lock Compare head gate

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

Secret Service Man James Rowley sat on the tail gate and the others�Secret Service agents, beaters, Humphrey and guests �mounted horses.

From Time Magazine Archive

The driver inspected the engine, walked to the tail gate.

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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