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Word: Tailgate
Speech Type: Noun
ˈteɪlɡeɪt
a hinged flap at the back of a truck that can be lowered or removed when loading or unloading the vehicle.
Short Definition:hinged flap at back of truck
denoting a style of jazz trombone playing characterized by improvisation in the manner of the early New Orleans musicians.
Short Definition:denoting style of jazz trombone playing characterized by improvisation in manner of early New Orleans musicians
Word: Tailgate
Speech Type: Verb
ˈteɪlɡeɪt
drive too closely behind (another vehicle)
Short Definition:drive too closely behind
Examples:- he started tailgating the motorist in front
host or attend a social gathering at which an informal meal is served from the back of a parked vehicle, typically in the car park of a sports stadium
Short Definition:attend social gathering at which meal is served from back of parked vehicle
Examples:- their families tailgated together at Iowa home football games
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