alligator | ||
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 |