alligator
/ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tə/
alligator
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A large, semi-aquatic reptile of the genus Alligator, belonging to the order Crocodilia, with sharp teeth and powerful jaws.
"The alligator basked in the sun."
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We saw a large alligator lurking in the murky swamp water.
We saw a large alligator lurking in the murky swamp water.
The alligator's powerful jaws can crush bone with ease.
The alligator's powerful jaws can crush bone with ease.
Children were warned not to go near the water where an alligator might be.
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How do you pronounce alligator?
alligator is pronounced [/ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tə/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does alligator mean?
alligator means "alligator". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is alligator?
alligator is a Elementary-level word.
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Example: "We saw a large alligator lurking in the murky swamp water." — used to mean "alligator".
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