tailboard

A tailgate.

The board at the hinder end of a cart or wagon, which can be removed or let down for convenience in unloading.

In a ship, the carved work between the cheeks, fastened to the knee of the head.

The board at the rear end of a cart or wagon, which can be removed or let down, for convenience in loading or unloading.

A hinged board or hatch at the rear of a vehicle that can be lowered for loading and unloading; a tailgate.

a gate at the rear of a vehicle; can be lowered for loading