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das Heck (-e/-s)  tail, rear (aviat.); back, rear (auto); stern (naut.); gate (N. Ger.)

Die große Heckklappe aus leichtem Aluminium erleichtert den Zugang zum Stauraum.
The large tailgate made of light aluminum makes it easy to reach the storage space.

Related: der Heckantrieb rear-wheel drive, das Heckfenster rear window/windshield, das Hecklicht tail light, die Heckwelle wake, (stern) wash (naut.)

Confused with: die Hecke hedge

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