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Alligators

Noun / ˈælʌˌgeɪtɜ:z / Another word for alligators — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Alligators are large, carnivorous reptiles with a long snout and powerful jaws.

Synonyms & similar words

gator alligator crocodile gator caiman leatherback reptile lizard dragon serpent snake boa python viper cobra mamba rattlesnake anaconda tortoise turtle chelonian terrapin

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Example sentences

  1. The alligators basked in the sun on the riverbank.
  2. We saw an alligator swimming in the lake.
  3. The zoo has a large exhibit of alligators and crocodiles.
  4. The alligator snapped its jaws at the prey.
  5. The alligator is a fierce predator of the swamp.

Quotes

  • 'I'm like a lion in a way. I have a lot of fight in me. I grew up in the swamps of Louisiana hunting alligators.' - Troy Landry
  • 'I'd rather wrestle a bunch of alligators than play the piano.' - Richard M. Nixon
  • 'I've been chased by an alligator, I've been bitten by a rattlesnake.' - Billy Graham

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