/ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tə/► audioScrabble 10Words With Friends 13
Definition
verb crack and acquire the appearance of alligator hide, as from weathering or improper application.
noun leather made from alligator's hide.
noun either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with shorter broader snouts.
— synonyms: gator
Examples
“All you could see of the alligator were its two eyes above the water, and suddenly it snatched up and caught the poor bird with its strong jaws full of sharp teeth.”