TAILBOARD

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

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)