English-Finnish translations for alligator

• alligaattori

Definition of alligator

• Either of two species of large amphibious reptile, ''Alligator mississippiensis'or ''Alligator sinensis'', in the genus ''Alligator'within order Crocodilia, which have sharp teeth and very strong jaws and are native to the Americas and China, respectively
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• Any of various vehicles that have relatively long, low noses in front of a cab or other, usually windowed, structure
• To crack in a pattern resembling an alligator's skin
• One who binds or ties

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

Related words

• alligatorid
• Alligatoroidea
• alligator gar
• alligator clip
• alligator apple
• alligator pear
• alligator snapping turtle
• alligator cracking
• see you later alligator