liftgate
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5.6
A rear door on a car or SUV that opens upward to reach the back area
- noun
- /ˈlɪftˌɡeɪt/
- US
:
puerta trasera
- If available, opt for the hands-free, power liftgate option on some SUVs and crossovers—like the 2013 Ford Escape—to make traveling with your pet a lot easier.
- power liftgate
- keyless liftgate
- liftgate access
Examples
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Didn't get a fancy model, but even my relatively basic model came with heated seats, sync, power liftgate, and a handful of other bells and whistles.
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The liftgate on my SUV makes loading groceries much easier.
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He pressed the button to open the power liftgate, revealing the spacious trunk.
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The liftgate design allows for easy access to the cargo area without bending down.
Synonyms
tailgate
vsliftgate
10
4.0
A gate at the back of a truck that lowers for loading and unloading
opens upward instead of lowering down to allow access
cargo door
vsliftgate
3
3.7
A door on a truck, plane, or ship that lets people load and unload goods
is the specific sloping rear door that opens upward on a vehicle
hatchback door
vsliftgate
3.7
A rear car door that lifts up to allow access to the storage area
is similar but not always hinged at the roof
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Liftgate comes from the two simple words lift ('raise') and gate ('door' or 'barrier'), and it names the rear door of a vehicle that lifts up to give access to the cargo area.