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tailgate
noun
verb
A gate at the rear of a vehicle; can be lowered for loading
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ˈteɪlˌɡeɪt
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noun
A gate at the rear of a vehicle; can be lowered for loading
verb
Follow at a dangerously close distance
“It is dangerous to tailgate another vehicle”
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It is dangerous to tailgate another vehicle
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