liftgate
liftgate · liftgates
A hydraulic or electric platform that installs onto the rear of a vehicle and which…A hydraulic or electric platform that installs onto the rear of a vehicle and which may be raised or lowered in the loading and unloading of heavy cargo.
Meaning
2 sensesA hydraulic or electric platform that installs onto the rear of a vehicle and which may be raised or lowered in the loading and unloading of heavy cargo.
A closure at the rear of a vehicle, or rear door, that can be raised to access the back of a vehicle.
a sloping rear car door that is lifted to open
Origin
From lift + gate.From lift + gate.
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