Liftgate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Liftgate is a noun meaning (automotive) A closure at the rear of a vehicle, or rear door, that can be raised to access the back of a vehicle.
Meaning
(automotive) A closure at the rear of a vehicle, or rear door, that can be raised to access the back of a vehicle.
More Meanings
- (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 and unloading of heavy cargo.
Example Sentences
But Ford loaded that car up with options, including […] a power liftgate and heated second-row seats ($825).
If the liftgate is for a dry van body, the body’s width — for example 96 or 102 inches — impacts the liftgate’s overall width and available platform sizes.
Word Forms
- liftgates
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lift, tailgate, loadlock, tailboard, midgate, cavalletto.
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