hatchback

/ˌhætʃˈbæk/
/ˈhætʃbæk/
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Other forms: hatchbacks

Definitions of hatchback
  1. noun
    a sloping rear car door that is lifted to open
    synonyms: hatchback door
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    type of:
    car door
    the door of a car
  2. noun
    a car having a hatchback door
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    type of:
    auto, automobile, car, machine, motorcar
    a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
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