Definitions for Alligator
ˈæl ɪˌgeɪ təral·li·ga·tor

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.5 / 2 votes

1. alligatornoun

   leather made from alligator's hide

2. alligator, gatorverb

   either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with shorter broader snouts

3. alligatorverb

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

GCIDERate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. alligatorverb

   to form shallow cracks in a reticulated pattern on the surface, or in a coating on the surface, of an object.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Alligatornoun

   The crocodile. This name is chiefly used for the crocodile of America, between which, and that of Africa, naturalists have laid down this difference, that one moves the upper, and the other the lower jaw; but this is now known to be chimerical, the lower jaw being equally moved by both. See Crocodile.

   In his needy shop a tortoise hung,
   An alligator stuff’d, and other skins
   Of ill-shap’d fishes. William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet.

   Aloft in rows large poppy-heads were strung,
   And here a scaly alligator hung. Samuel Garth, Dispensary.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Alligator

   An alligator is a crocodilian in the genus Alligator of the family Alligatoridae. The two living species are the American alligator (A. mississippiensis) and the Chinese alligator (A. sinensis). Additionally, several extinct species of alligator are known from fossil remains. Alligators first appeared during the Oligocene epoch about 37 million years ago.The name "alligator" is probably an anglicized form of el lagarto, the Spanish term for "the lizard", which early Spanish explorers and settlers in Florida called the alligator. Later English spellings of the name included allagarta and alagarto.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. alligator

   An alligator is a large, carnivorous reptile that belongs to the Crocodylia family, consisting of two species: the American alligator and the Chinese alligator. They inhabit freshwater habitats and have physical characteristics like a long, powerful tail, a large, slightly rounded body, strong jaws, and armored skin. They are known for their ability to remain motionless for long periods while waiting for prey.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Alligatornoun

   a large carnivorous reptile of the Crocodile family, peculiar to America. It has a shorter and broader snout than the crocodile, and the large teeth of the lower jaw shut into pits in the upper jaw, which has no marginal notches. Besides the common species of the southern United States, there are allied species in South America

2. Alligatornoun

   any machine with strong jaws, one of which opens like the movable jaw of an alligator

3. Alligatornoun

   a form of squeezer for the puddle ball

4. Alligatornoun

   a rock breaker

5. Alligatornoun

   a kind of job press, called also alligator press

6. Etymology: [Sp. el lagarto the lizard (el lagarto de Indias, the cayman or American crocodile), fr. L. lacertus, lacerta, lizard. See Lizard.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Alligator

   An alligator is a crocodilian in the genus Alligator of the family Alligatoridae. There are two living alligator species: the American alligator and the Chinese alligator. In addition, several extinct species of alligator are known from fossil remains. Alligators first appeared during the Oligocene epoch about 37 million years ago. The name alligator is an anglicized form of el lagarto, the Spanish term for "the lizard", which early Spanish explorers and settlers in Florida called the alligator.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Alligator

   al′li-gā-tur, n. an animal of the crocodile genus, found in America. [Sp. el lagarto—L. lacerta, a lizard.]

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Alligator

   a N. American fresh-water crocodile, numerous in the Mississippi and the lakes and rivers of Louisiana and Carolina; subsists on fish, and though timid, is dangerous when attacked; is slow in turning, however, and its attacks can be easily evaded.

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. alligator

   [from the Spanish lagarto]. The crocodile of America. The head of this voracious animal is flat and imbricate; several of the under teeth enter into and pass through the upper jaw; the nape is naked; on the tail are two rough lateral lines.

Matched Categories

1. • Crack
   • Leather

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How to say Alligator in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Alligator in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Alligator in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of Alligator in a Sentence

1. Courtney Bayles:

   Our concern always when we respond to an alligator call is what public safety threats are there ? we don't want any harm to come to the alligator, we don't want any harm to come to people.

2. Tracy Howell:

   If we're moving them live, we have cages that we put them in, you would never even know we were moving an alligator down the highway.

3. Kevin Wilson:

   Out of concern that these wonderful animals might end up being abandoned or euthanized, the zoo started a program years ago to transport any alligators I receive calls about to Croc Encounters, a sanctuary in Tampa, the alligator will be housed here in a quarantine situation and cared for until such time that I can get them to Croc Encounters.

4. John Moyles:

   The individual said that they had [the alligator] in an outdoor enclosure and that his daughter accidentally left the cage open, which allowed the alligator to escape.

5. Joseph Forrester:

   First and foremost, the most common injury associated with an animal is not actually a bear or alligator, bottom line, it's actually things much smaller.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Alligator
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=Alligator
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Alligator
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alligator
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Alligator
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Alligator
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Alligator
9. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Alligator
10. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
    https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=Alligator
11. ^ Usage in printed sources
    https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Alligator