liftgate

lift·gate

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lift-geyt]
- /ˈlɪftˌgeɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lift-geyt]
- /ˈlɪftˌgeɪt/

Definitions of liftgate word

noun liftgate hatch2 (def 9b). 1
noun liftgate (automotive) A closure at the rear of a vehicle that can be mechanically raised during loading and unloading of heavy cargo. 1
noun liftgate the rear panel of a station wagon that open upwards 0
noun liftgate a door or window on the back of a station wagon, hatchback, etc. that swings upward 0
noun liftgate a motorized platform on the back of a truck used to lift or lower heavy items 0

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Origin of liftgate

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

1945-50; lift + (tail)gate1

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Parts of speech for Liftgate

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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liftgate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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