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 larger Rambler Ambassador also offers a new five-door station wagon, in which the fifth door replaces the tail gate.
From Time Magazine Archive
Air Corps enlisted men call this "opening 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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