alligator

noun

al·li·ga·tor ˈa-lə-ˌgā-tər How to pronounce alligator (audio)

: either of two large carnivorous, thick-skinned, long-bodied, aquatic, crocodilian reptiles (Alligator mississippiensis of the southeastern U.S. and A. sinensis of China) that have a broad head with a slightly tapered, long, rounded, U-shaped snout and a special pocket in the upper jaw for reception of the enlarged lower fourth tooth

broadly : crocodilian

: leather made from alligator hide

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web At least three people have died in alligator attacks in 2022 alone, including two people in Florida.

Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 However, experts say alligator attacks – especially fatal ones – are rare.

Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2022 The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is investigating the incident, the latest in a small string of fatal alligator attacks this summer.

Gina Martinez, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2022 There have been at least three fatal alligator attacks in the US this year.

Zoe Sottile, CNN, 7 Aug. 2022 Leesburg police posted an image Wednesday of an alligator hiding under one of its squad cars.

Joe Mario Pedersen, Orlando Sentinel, 21 July 2022 According to the Times, fatal alligator attacks in the U.S. are rare, averaging about one per year.

Cliff Pinckard, cleveland, 27 June 2022 The recent rise in alligator attacks is due to the population increase of alligators and humans, according to Myrtle Beach SC News.

Emmett Jones, Fox News, 25 June 2022 Alligator attacks have been on the rise in Florida in recent years, with The Tampa Bay Times reporting in 2018 that the increase in population and development in the state has correlated with a higher number of alligator attacks.

Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE.com, 21 Sep. 2021 See More

单词	alligator
释义	alligator noun al·li·ga·tor ˈa-lə-ˌgā-tər 1 : either of two large carnivorous, thick-skinned, long-bodied, aquatic, crocodilian reptiles (Alligator mississippiensis of the southeastern U.S. and A. sinensis of China) that have a broad head with a slightly tapered, long, rounded, U-shaped snout and a special pocket in the upper jaw for reception of the enlarged lower fourth tooth broadly : crocodilian 2 : leather made from alligator hide Illustration of alligator alligator 1 Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web At least three people have died in alligator attacks in 2022 alone, including two people in Florida. Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 However, experts say alligator attacks – especially fatal ones – are rare. Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2022 The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is investigating the incident, the latest in a small string of fatal alligator attacks this summer. Gina Martinez, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2022 There have been at least three fatal alligator attacks in the US this year. Zoe Sottile, CNN, 7 Aug. 2022 Leesburg police posted an image Wednesday of an alligator hiding under one of its squad cars. Joe Mario Pedersen, Orlando Sentinel, 21 July 2022 According to the Times, fatal alligator attacks in the U.S. are rare, averaging about one per year. Cliff Pinckard, cleveland, 27 June 2022 The recent rise in alligator attacks is due to the population increase of alligators and humans, according to Myrtle Beach SC News. Emmett Jones, Fox News, 25 June 2022 Alligator attacks have been on the rise in Florida in recent years, with The Tampa Bay Times reporting in 2018 that the increase in population and development in the state has correlated with a higher number of alligator attacks. Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE.com, 21 Sep. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Spanish el lagarto the lizard, from el the (from Latin ille that) + lagarto lizard, from Vulgar Latin lacartus, from Latin lacertus, lacerta* — more at lizard First Known Use 1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing alligator alligator clip alligator snapping turtle alligator pear alligator snapper alligator clip alligator snapping turtle alligator pear alligator snapper Kids Definition alligator noun al·li·ga·tor ˈa-lə-ˌgā-tər : a large short-legged reptile that has a long body, thick skin, a long broad snout, and sharp teeth and is related to the crocodile and lizards alligator noun as in crocodile Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance crocodile antelope snakeskin kid seal pigskin morocco sharkskin lambskin calfskin ostrich deerskin goatskin sheepskin chamois horsehide coat cordovan doeskin pelt kidskin cowhide cabretta buckskin fleece suede capeskin patent leather fur leather nubuck hide skin
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alligator

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