English dictionary

tailboard

/'t/eI/lb/oU/rd/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a gate at the rear of a vehicle; can be lowered for loading

noun.artifact

Synonyms tailgate

Source: WordNet 3.0
The board at the rear end of a cart or wagon, which can be removed or let down, for convenience in loading or unloading.

noun

Source: webster1913