Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun tail_gate

1 sense of tail gate

Sense 1
tail gate -- (a gate downstream from a lock or canal that is used to control the flow of water at the lower end)
       => gate -- (a movable barrier in a fence or wall)


1 sense of tailgate

Sense 1
tailgate, tailboard -- (a gate at the rear of a vehicle; can be lowered for loading)
       => gate -- (a movable barrier in a fence or wall)

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb tail_gate

1 sense of tailgate

Sense 1
tailgate -- (follow at a dangerously close distance; "it is dangerous to tailgate another vehicle")
       => follow -- (to travel behind, go after, come after; "The ducklings followed their mother around the pond"; "Please follow the guide through the museum")