Overview of noun tail_gate

The noun tail gate has 1 sense

• tail gate -- (a gate downstream from a lock or canal that is used to control the flow of water at the lower end)

The noun tailgate has 1 sense

• tailgate, tailboard -- (a gate at the rear of a vehicle; can be lowered for loading)

Overview of verb tail_gate

The verb tailgate has 1 sense

• tailgate -- (follow at a dangerously close distance; "it is dangerous to tailgate another vehicle")