Definitions For Alligator

noun

• Either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with shorter broader snouts
• Leather made from alligator's hide
• A large reptile that has a long body, thick skin, and sharp teeth, that lives in the tropical parts of the U.S. and China, and that is related to crocodiles
• The skin of an alligator used for making shoes and other products

verb

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