Synonyms for alligator
ˈæl ɪˌgeɪ təral·li·ga·tor

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1. alligatornoun

   leather made from alligator's hide

   Synonyms:
   gator

2. alligator, gatorverb

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

   Synonyms:
   gator

3. alligatorverb

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

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1. • Crack
   • Leather

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1. List of paraphrases for "alligator":

   gator, crocodile

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1. 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.

2. David Sheen:

   It's an iconic species and conservation success story. But in short, there's nothing unusual about this alligator or the video.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Croc Encounters:

   We had an emergency alligator call this morning for this 8 foot 9 in gator, the residents said they found the alligator early this morning and despite their efforts to get him to move he refused to leave. He was not too happy to be evicted from his comfortable, shady spot as he smashed everything in sight upon exiting.