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Tailgate
A conversion layer that lets IDE devices connect to the IEEE 1394 Firewire interface.
tailgate
1. another name for tailboard
2. a door at the rear of a hatchback vehicle

tailgate [′tāl‚gāt]
(civil engineering)
The downstream gate of a canal lock.
(engineering)
A hinged gate at the rear of a vehicle that can be let down for convenience in loading. Also known as tailboard.


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Just because a person begins tailgating does not mean that he or she tailgates over a long period of time or with continuing fervor.
I have found that many tailgaters now spend over $700 a year on food and supplies for up to 10 tailgates a season and usually arrive at the stadium three to four hours before kickoff.
The springs are not designed for trailer tailgates and I'm sure the manufacturer would cringe at the thought of using them for that purpose.
 
 
 
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