alligatoredadj.

Brit.

/ˈalᵻɡeɪtəd/, U.S.

/ˈæləˌɡeɪdərd/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: alligator n.², -ed suffix².

Etymology: < alligator n.² + -ed suffix². Compare later alligatoring n.

Originally and chiefly U.S.

Of paint, varnish, etc.: cracked or weathered in a manner that resembles the skin of an alligator. Also in extended use.

ΚΠ

1899 Christian Advocate 6 Apr. 565/2 (advt.) In your experience with White Lead have you ever been troubled with cracked, pulled or alligatored surfaces?

1939 Portsmouth (New Hampsh.) Herald 4 Apr. 10/4 Tell-tales of neglect—peeling, crackling, alligatored or weather beaten surfaces.

1964 Pop. Mech. July 129/2 The alligatored paint should be removed before repainting.

1985 G. J. Chong & W. A. Phang in B. F. Kallas Pavement Maintenance & Rehabilit. 6 The alligatored area may or may not be accompanied by distortion.

1992 Old-house Jrnl. July 53/1 If the paint buildup is cracked and alligatored, covering the wall is the best way to deal with it.

2005 N. Connor Beneath Dark Water 100 I waited, studying Luna's..hands, alligatored and garish under too many silver-and-turquoise rings.

This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, September 2012; most recently modified version published online December 2021).

单词	alligatored
释义	alligatoredadj. Brit. /ˈalᵻɡeɪtəd/, U.S. /ˈæləˌɡeɪdərd/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: alligator n.², -ed suffix². Etymology: < alligator n.² + -ed suffix². Compare later alligatoring n. Originally and chiefly U.S. Of paint, varnish, etc.: cracked or weathered in a manner that resembles the skin of an alligator. Also in extended use. ΚΠ 1899 Christian Advocate 6 Apr. 565/2 (advt.) In your experience with White Lead have you ever been troubled with cracked, pulled or alligatored surfaces? 1939 Portsmouth (New Hampsh.) Herald 4 Apr. 10/4 Tell-tales of neglect—peeling, crackling, alligatored or weather beaten surfaces. 1964 Pop. Mech. July 129/2 The alligatored paint should be removed before repainting. 1985 G. J. Chong & W. A. Phang in B. F. Kallas Pavement Maintenance & Rehabilit. 6 The alligatored area may or may not be accompanied by distortion. 1992 Old-house Jrnl. July 53/1 If the paint buildup is cracked and alligatored, covering the wall is the best way to deal with it. 2005 N. Connor Beneath Dark Water 100 I waited, studying Luna's..hands, alligatored and garish under too many silver-and-turquoise rings. This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, September 2012; most recently modified version published online December 2021). < adj.1899
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