word
Tailgate
TAY-lgayt
/ˈteɪˌlɡeɪt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
tailgate
Dictionary meaning
A gate at the rear of a vehicle.
Examples
- It is dangerous to tailgate another vehicle.
Synonyms: tailboard
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