 alligator |
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| 1. | [ noun ] leather made from alligator's hide | |
| Related terms: | leather | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (zoology) either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with shorter broader snouts | |
| Synonyms: | gator | |
| Related terms: | crocodilian_reptile Chinese_alligator American_alligator genus_Alligator | |
| 3. | [ verb ] of paint, varnish, or the like: to crack and acquire the appearance of alligator hide, as from weathering or improper application | |
| Related terms: | crack | |
| Similar spelling: |
alligatored allocator Alligood alight Alcidae |
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