Alligator
WordNet
noun
(1) Either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with shorter broader snouts
(2) Leather made from alligator's hide
verb
(3) Crack and acquire the appearance of alligator hide, as from weathering or improper application; of paint and varnishes
WiktionaryText
Noun
- A large amphibious reptile with sharp teeth and very strong jaws related to the crocodile and native to the Americas and China. Informal short form: gator
- All you could see of the alligator were its two eyes above the water, and suddenly it snatched up and caught the poor bird with its strong jaws full of sharp teeth.
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