alligator
Either of two species of large amphibious reptile, Alligator mississippiensis or Alligator sinensis, in the genus All…
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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.
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.
Example sentences
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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.
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How many syllables does alligator have?
Alligator has 4 syllables: all·iga·tor. The word is broken into 4 spoken beats.
What part of speech is alligator?
Alligator is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.
What are synonyms for alligator?
Words with similar meanings to alligator include gator. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.
How do you use alligator in a sentence?
Example: "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."
What words start with the same letter as alligator?
Alligator starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.
How many letters does alligator have?
Alligator has 9 letters. It contains 4 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.