"alligators" in the noun sense
1. alligator
leather made from alligator's hide
2. alligator, gator
either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with shorter broader snouts
"alligators" in the verb sense
1. alligator
crack and acquire the appearance of alligator hide, as from weathering or improper application of paint and varnishes
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