gator

/ˈgeɪtər/
/ˈgeɪtə/
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Other forms: gators

Definitions of gator
  1. noun
    either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with shorter broader snouts
    synonyms: alligator
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    types:
    Alligator mississipiensis, American alligator
    large alligator of the southeastern United States
    Alligator sinensis, Chinese alligator
    small alligator of the Yangtze valley of China having unwebbed digits
    type of:
    crocodilian, crocodilian reptile
    extant archosaurian reptile
Pronunciation
US
/ˈgeɪtər/
UK
/ˈgeɪtə/
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