"liftgate" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: liftgates [plural]
Etymology: lift + gate Etymology templates: {{compound|en|lift|gate}} lift + gate Head templates: {{en-noun}} liftgate (plural liftgates)
  1. (truck equipment) A hydraulic or electric platform that installs onto the rear of a vehicle and which may be raised or lowered in the loading/unloading of heavy cargo
    Sense id: en-liftgate-en-noun-5W5xEFEW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 46 54
  2. (automotive) A closure at the rear of a vehicle, or rear door, that can be raised to access the back of a vehicle Categories (topical): Automotive
    Sense id: en-liftgate-en-noun-sr13h2it Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 46 54 Topics: automotive, transport, vehicles

Inflected forms

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