Definition of tailgate

tailgatenoun

cửa sau xe

/ˈteɪlɡeɪt//ˈteɪlɡeɪt/

The term "tailgate" refers to the rear gate or door of a vehicle that opens upward or downward. The term's origins can be traced back to the 19th century when horse-drawn carriages were popular. During that time, passengers would climb onto the rear of the carriage to unload goods or Pack their belongings onto the bed of wagons. The back of the wagon was similar to a gate, which pushed up or down, hence the term "tailgate." As automobiles became more popular in the early 20th century, people began using their car's tailgates as a place to gather, eat, and drink while watching a sports game or other events. This trend led to the popular use of "tailgate" to describe a social gathering or party at a tailgating lot before the game, concert, or other events. The verb "tailgating" entered the American English Language in the late 1950s, describing the act of having a pre-game party, and has since become a staple part of American sporting culture.

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a door at the back of a lorry that opens downwards and that you can open or remove when you are loading or unloading the vehicle

một cánh cửa ở phía sau xe tải mở xuống và bạn có thể mở hoặc tháo ra khi đang chất hoặc dỡ hàng lên xe

the door that opens upwards at the back of a car (called a hatchback) that has three or five doors

cửa mở lên phía sau xe (gọi là cửa sau) có ba hoặc năm cửa

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