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TAILBOARD
Pronunciation (US): | (GB): |
I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A gate at the rear of a vehicle; can be lowered for loading
Synonyms:
tailboard; tailgate
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("tailboard" is a kind of...):
gate (a movable barrier in a fence or wall)
Holonyms ("tailboard" is a part of...):
beach waggon; beach wagon; estate car; station waggon; station wagon; waggon; wagon (a car that has a long body and rear door with space behind rear seat)
motortruck; truck (an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling)