Word Finder - alligator

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Either of two species of large amphibious reptile, Alligator mississippiensis or Alligator sinensis, in the genus Alligator within order Crocodilia, which have sharp teeth and very strong jaws and are native to the Americas and China, respectively.

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All you could see of the alligator were its two eyes above the water, and suddenly it snatched up and caught the poor bird with its strong jaws full of sharp teeth.

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Dwarf crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis)

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Any of various machines with strong jaws, one of which opens like the movable jaw of an alligator.

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Any of various vehicles that have relatively long, low noses in front of a cab or other, usually windowed, structure.

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(of paint or other coatings) To crack in a pattern resembling an alligator's skin.

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Used in a common chronometric counting scheme, in which each iteration is sequentially numbered and supposed to be approximately one second in length.

Of reptiles there are the alligator, and several species each of turtles, lizards and snakes.

So the alligator comes out of the mud with quakings of the earth.

Reptiles & amphibians The Chinese alligator is the most endangered crocodilian - a survey in 1999 found just 150.

Kids will also love the Go Gator roller coaster, a simple oval track with a fun alligator theme.

A smart thinking alligator, called Ice Gator slid down the ski jump into a pool of water created by the melting snow.

The multicolor Alligator Vicenza is an extraordinary piece featuring a very playful color scheme.

The case is 30x30 mm with a black dial or white dial, and the strap is black alligator or white alligator.

They also come with the best LV features such as Swiss construction, alligator strap, and anti-reflective sapphire crystals.

With a numberless black dial and alligator strap it conveys the utmost in luxury for men.

It has all the same features as the larger model and comes in a black version with black numberless dial and black alligator strap or a white version with corresponding elements.

Combat Information Center - This is a circular room found in the belly of Galactica's alligator head at the point where the main hull joins the midship section.

The reptilians are represented in the Parana by the jacare (Alligator sclerops), and on land by the " iguana " (Teius teguexim, Podinema teguixin), and some species of lizard.

The South Alligator river, flowing into Van Diemen's Gulf, is also a fine stream, navigable for over 30 m.

The Alligator or Avocado Pear is Persea gratissima, a member of the natural order Lauraceae, and a native of the West Indies and other parts of tropical America.

Lacerta in turn has become, in Spanish, lagarto, which, with the article, el lagarto, is the origin of the term "alligator."

This word is, however, artificial, although now widely used; Spanish and Portuguesespeaking people in America universally call the crocodile and the alligator simply lagarto, which is never intended for lizard.

There are sulphur, lithia and other springs near the city, and an ostrich farm and an alligator farm in the suburbs.

In Central and South America alligators are represented by five species of the genus Caiman, which differs from Alligator by the absence of a bony septum between the nostrils, and the ventral armour is composed of overlapping bony scutes, each of which is formed of two parts united by a suture.

C. sclerops, the spectacled alligator, has the widest distribution, from southern Mexico to the northern half of Argentina, and grows to a bulky size.

His young wife fell into the Amazon and was eaten by an alligator.

In the 1960's they found an actual stuffed alligator.

I didn't mention to anybody that there was also a large alligator in the pond!

This English antique envelope style clutch is made from the skin of a small alligator with its head adorning the front.

The zoo's alligator pool has an artificial " beach " with outdoor sun lamps under which the alligator pool has an artificial " beach " with outdoor sun lamps under which the alligators can bask.

I think God likes plaids, and alligator shoes, and Matlock.

It includes the entire watershed of the South Alligator River, also the East Alligator, West Alligator and Wildman Rivers.

The alluvial valley of the Guayas, above Guayaquil, is celebrated for the richness of its vegetation, which, in fruit alone, includes cacao, coffee, coco-nuts, pine-apples, oranges, lemons, guayavas (Psidium pomiferum), guavas (Inga spectabilis), shaddocks (or grape-fruit), pomegranates, apricots, chirimoyas (Anooa Chirimolia), granadillas (Passiflora quadrangularis), paltas (Persea gratissima, otherwise known as " alligator pears "), tunas (Cactus), mangoes (Man,gifera Indica), pacays (Prosopis dulcis), aji (Chile pepper), and many others of less importance.

The seafood category also holds frog, alligator, and turtle.

Alligator Hill is a three-mile beginner trail, which has an additional two mile intermediate and two and a half mile expert trail.

There is an integrated hood that can be stored in the collar and alligator clips so that mittens don't get lost.

Recent trends in belts include alligator skin, thin belts, cotton belts in fun colors and camouflage or military-style belts.

It's worth noting that Ralph Lauren belts are inherently classic; materials range from sturdy leather to striking alligator, and the details are usually phenomenal.

There are other exciting features of the Steinhart Aquarium - be sure to check out the alligator swamp and feeding time at the penguin colony.

It slips quickly over your child, creating short sleeves and a hood that turns a chilly boy into a dog, shark, tiger, alligator or monkey.

The book Cajun Night Before Christmas is rendered in Cajun dialect and Santa's sleigh is pulled by an alligator.

Though the Spy bag has gone through several colors and material changes, from leather to alligator and even to sequins, the basic style has remained the same over the years and it is still one of the most sought-after Fendi handbags.

It's 17 inches wide, 11 inches high, and 9 inches deep and offers short, knotted straps (except in the alligator style), a fold-over flap on top, a wristlet accent, and a hidden coin purse.

They are debonair, refined, and they still feature that enchanting little crocodile that is often mistaken for an alligator.

Moreover, this wallet is also available in a variety of textures, from pebbled leather to genuine alligator skin.

Be forewarned that the alligator style runs over 1000 dollars!

The Patricia is available in two finishes; alligator and ostrich, with prices ranging from $4,250 for the former, and $2,250 for the latter.

Finished in alligator, this bag contains one outside zip pocket, two inside slot pockets for a cell phone or PDA and features a detachable shoulder strap.

Those with exceptionally discerning tastes (and a pretty penny to spend) may gravitate toward the ultra-luxurious alligator Bleecker, while chic downtown professionals might find just what they need in the patent leather Bleecker.

Of course, a collection that includes everything from leather to alligator to canvas would be remiss without a little denim thrown into the mix, too.

You'll find materials like alligator, nylon and stainless steel.

The zoo began with just one lion, two bear cubs, an alligator, a coyote, a peacock, and some rabbits.

Rene, who was born in France in 1904, was nicknamed "the alligator" by the press.

He made a bet with the Captain of the French Davis Cup Team over an alligator suitcase.

The nickname stuck and was quickly turned into an alligator logo, which Lacoste had embroidered onto his blazer.

So when you wear your Lacoste shoes, complete with embroidered alligator, you're not simply following fashion--you're following in a tradition started all those years ago by Rene Lacoste himself.