alligator
10 points
English
9 letters
Common
Commonness #11,793
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with shorter broader snouts
verb
crack and acquire the appearance of alligator hide, as from weathering or improper application; of paint and varnishes
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ˈælʌɡˌeɪtɝː/ · 4 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural alligators
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with shorter broader snouts
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
elevatoroperatorinvestigatorgeneratorrefrigeratorperpetratordetonatoradministratorcommentatorradiatoracceleratornavigatorgladiatornegotiatorcoordinatorterminator
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
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