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  1. alligator:


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Detailed Synonyms for alligator in English

alligator:

alligator [the ~] noun

  1. the alligator
    – either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with shorter broader snouts 1
    the alligator; the gator
    – either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with shorter broader snouts 1
    the large crocodile
  2. the alligator
    – either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with shorter broader snouts 1
    the cayman; the caiman
    – a semiaquatic reptile of Central and South America that resembles an alligator but has a more heavily armored belly 1
    • cayman [the ~] noun, British
    • caiman [the ~] noun, American
    the alligator
    – either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with shorter broader snouts 1
    the large crocodile
  3. the alligator
    – either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with shorter broader snouts 1
    the alligator; the gator
    – either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with shorter broader snouts 1
  4. the alligator
    the alligator; the large crocodile
    the caiman; the cayman
    – a semiaquatic reptile of Central and South America that resembles an alligator but has a more heavily armored belly 1
    • caiman [the ~] noun, American
    • cayman [the ~] noun, British
  5. the alligator
    – leather made from alligator's hide 1
    the alligator
    – leather made from alligator's hide 1

alligator verb

  1. alligator
    – crack and acquire the appearance of alligator hide, as from weathering or improper application; of paint and varnishes 1
    alligator
    – crack and acquire the appearance of alligator hide, as from weathering or improper application; of paint and varnishes 1

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Related Definitions for "alligator":

  1. either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with shorter broader snouts1
  2. leather made from alligator's hide1
  3. crack and acquire the appearance of alligator hide, as from weathering or improper application; of paint and varnishes1

Related Synonyms for alligator