Alligator
noun
A large, green, water-dwelling reptile with a long mouth and sharp teeth.
Be careful when you swim in this river, there might be an alligator.
Often appears as...
- alligator infested waters
- alligator skin
noun
A metal clip with serrated jaws, used in electrical or laboratory work.
For this experiment, you will need an alligator clip to connect the wire to the battery.
Often appears as...
- alligator clip connector
- uses of alligator clip
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Academic
noun
A type of pear with a tough skin, like that of an alligator.
This kind of pear is called 'alligator pear' because of its dark rough skin
Often appears as...
- alligator pear salad
- slice of alligator pear
noun
A large, green, water-dwelling reptile with a long mouth and sharp teeth.
Be careful when you swim in this river, there might be an alligator.
Often appears as...
- alligator infested waters
- alligator skin
noun
A metal clip with serrated jaws, used in electrical or laboratory work.
For this experiment, you will need an alligator clip to connect the wire to the battery.
Often appears as...
- alligator clip connector
- uses of alligator clip
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A type of pear with a tough skin, like that of an alligator.
This kind of pear is called 'alligator pear' because of its dark rough skin
Often appears as...
- alligator pear salad
- slice of alligator pear
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Not Just Green
Alligators can also be black or gray; 'green' can refer to the common color seen.
A nearly black alligator slid into the murky waters.
Pro Tip 2/3Safety First
Mention of alligators often implies potential danger or caution in the context.
The campsite near the alligator habitat had warning signs.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Symbol
In the US South, alligators are a cultural symbol and tourist attraction.
At the state fair, the alligator exhibit celebrated local wildlife.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Just Green
Alligators can also be black or gray; 'green' can refer to the common color seen.
A nearly black alligator slid into the murky waters.
Pro Tip 2/3Safety First
Mention of alligators often implies potential danger or caution in the context.
The campsite near the alligator habitat had warning signs.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Symbol
In the US South, alligators are a cultural symbol and tourist attraction.
At the state fair, the alligator exhibit celebrated local wildlife.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Just Green
Alligators can also be black or gray; 'green' can refer to the common color seen.
A nearly black alligator slid into the murky waters.
Pro Tip 2/3Safety First
Mention of alligators often implies potential danger or caution in the context.
The campsite near the alligator habitat had warning signs.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Symbol
In the US South, alligators are a cultural symbol and tourist attraction.
At the state fair, the alligator exhibit celebrated local wildlife.
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John Marshall: 3...
after taking an alligator into a convenience store when he was on a beer run. Not exactly the most obvious climate change messenger yet when he appeared in an internet ad describing in his own way how he's worried about his way of life, it significantly increased climate concern among young conservative men in Florida.
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Alligator Moms Are...
They're like the minivans of the reptilian world. She'll look after them for up to a year or more, fiercely defending them from all threats, including raccoons and other gators. If I was a raccoon, I would not mess with a baby alligator, just seeing that footage of it, killing that deer.
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The threat of invasive...
They're successfully outcompeting top predators, such as the alligator and panther, causing a significant reduction in their food sources. They're not a problem in their native Asia because diseases, parasites, and predators help to control their population size.
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Dealing with Dangerous...
It's a sad fact, but as far as alligators are concerned, we humans do just about everything to encourage trouble. Have them as pets in our homes, feed wild ones and put housing developments in the middle of where they naturally live.
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Alligators Take Over...
diversity for alligators all the research being done at the savannah river site including my own is a pretty informative case study for contaminants in the environment interact with wildlife i know our research has
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A Collection Of Spring...
vancouver island marmots every survivor is important for the species understanding how hibernation works is important too it may help save them every spring the male alligators put on a spectacular mating display
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What would it be like if...
are shown a little puppet show there's my part as a mouse mouse is the field mining its own business and a hungry alligator comes by crunch crunch crunch kids it's the mouth yet yes are you sure
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Zombie Alligator PIPE...
alligators spend their lives in and around water it's their lifeblood they die without it they use it as a sanctuary to keep cool to mate to hunt
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Alligators Showing Off...
To see this spectacle, Helen need to encourage some alligators to start dancing. And to do that, she needs to replicate their infrasonic calls
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An Alligator’s Gourmet...
for the exceptionally clever alligator there may be a rare and very special
Video examples
John Marshall: 3...
after taking an alligator into a convenience store when he was on a beer run. Not exactly the most obvious climate change messenger yet when he appeared in an internet ad describing in his own way how he's worried about his way of life, it significantly increased climate concern among young conservative men in Florida.
Video examples
Alligator Moms Are...
They're like the minivans of the reptilian world. She'll look after them for up to a year or more, fiercely defending them from all threats, including raccoons and other gators. If I was a raccoon, I would not mess with a baby alligator, just seeing that footage of it, killing that deer.
Video examples
The threat of invasive...
They're successfully outcompeting top predators, such as the alligator and panther, causing a significant reduction in their food sources. They're not a problem in their native Asia because diseases, parasites, and predators help to control their population size.
Video examples
Dealing with Dangerous...
It's a sad fact, but as far as alligators are concerned, we humans do just about everything to encourage trouble. Have them as pets in our homes, feed wild ones and put housing developments in the middle of where they naturally live.
Video examples
Alligators Take Over...
diversity for alligators all the research being done at the savannah river site including my own is a pretty informative case study for contaminants in the environment interact with wildlife i know our research has
Video examples
A Collection Of Spring...
vancouver island marmots every survivor is important for the species understanding how hibernation works is important too it may help save them every spring the male alligators put on a spectacular mating display
Video examples
What would it be like if...
are shown a little puppet show there's my part as a mouse mouse is the field mining its own business and a hungry alligator comes by crunch crunch crunch kids it's the mouth yet yes are you sure
Video examples
Zombie Alligator PIPE...
alligators spend their lives in and around water it's their lifeblood they die without it they use it as a sanctuary to keep cool to mate to hunt
Video examples
Alligators Showing Off...
To see this spectacle, Helen need to encourage some alligators to start dancing. And to do that, she needs to replicate their infrasonic calls
Video examples
An Alligator’s Gourmet...
for the exceptionally clever alligator there may be a rare and very special
Example 1 of 10
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Henry Walter Bates
English Environmentalist
Besides alligators, the only animals to be feared are the poisonous serpents. These are certainly common enough in the forest, but no fatal accident happened during the whole time of my residence.
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Kelly Brook
English Model
It makes my skin crawl to think about the violent ways snakes, lizards, alligators and other exotic creatures are raised and killed for boots, bags and belts.
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Hiro Murai
American Director
The weird thing about having an alligator on set is that you can't be in the direct line of sight, or they might start charging at you.
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Chuck Palahniuk
American Novelist
Maybe humans are just the pet alligators that God flushed down the toilet.
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LeAnn Rimes
American Musician
I'm Southern, so alligator tail is pretty interesting and yummy.
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Dan Rather
American Journalist
Don't taunt the alligator until after you've crossed the creek.
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Frankie Ballard
American Musician
I'd like to wrestle an alligator and fly a fighter jet.
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Bill Haley
American Musician
See you later, alligator. After a while, crocodile.
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Wade Boggs
American Athlete
I like alligator meat. Tastes like chicken.
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Claire McCaskill
American Politician
Well, I'm wrestling alligators.
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Henry Walter Bates
English Environmentalist
Besides alligators, the only animals to be feared are the poisonous serpents. These are certainly common enough in the forest, but no fatal accident happened during the whole time of my residence.
Quote examples
Kelly Brook
English Model
It makes my skin crawl to think about the violent ways snakes, lizards, alligators and other exotic creatures are raised and killed for boots, bags and belts.
Quote examples
Hiro Murai
American Director
The weird thing about having an alligator on set is that you can't be in the direct line of sight, or they might start charging at you.
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Chuck Palahniuk
American Novelist
Maybe humans are just the pet alligators that God flushed down the toilet.
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LeAnn Rimes
American Musician
I'm Southern, so alligator tail is pretty interesting and yummy.
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Dan Rather
American Journalist
Don't taunt the alligator until after you've crossed the creek.
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Frankie Ballard
American Musician
I'd like to wrestle an alligator and fly a fighter jet.
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Bill Haley
American Musician
See you later, alligator. After a while, crocodile.
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Wade Boggs
American Athlete
I like alligator meat. Tastes like chicken.
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Claire McCaskill
American Politician
Well, I'm wrestling alligators.
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