Defenition of the word alligator
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Defenition of the word alligator
- (Alligatoridae) A reptile belonging to the order Crocodilia.
- either of two amphibious reptiles with shorter broader snouts than crocodiles
- leather made from alligator's hide
- of paint, varnish, or the like: to crack and acquire the appearance of alligator hide, as from weathering or improper application
- either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with with shorter broader snouts
- leather made from alligator''s hide
- either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with shorter broader snouts
- crack and acquire the appearance of alligator hide, as from weathering or improper application; of paint and varnishes
Synonyms for the word alligator
Meronymys for the word alligator
Hyponyms for the word alligator
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- Alligator mississipiensis
- Alligator sinensis
- American alligator
- Chinese alligator
Hypernyms for the word alligator
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- crack
- crocodile
- crocodilian
- crocodilian reptile
- leather
- reptile
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