Alligator

(noun.) either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with shorter broader snouts.

(noun.) leather made from alligator's hide.

(verb.) crack and acquire the appearance of alligator hide, as from weathering or improper application; of paint and varnishes.

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• The alligator, sir? 查尔斯·狄更斯. 我们共同的朋友.
• A sort of squeezing apparatus, or tongs, called the alligator, had been employed. 威廉·亨利·杜利特. 世纪发明.
• That's a treacherous fellow,' said Mr Boffin, dusting his arms and legs as he came forth, the alligator having been but musty company. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 我们共同的朋友.
• Get behind the young alligator in the corner, Mr Boffin, and judge him for yourself. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 我们共同的朋友.
• We had exhausted the crocodiles, and begun with the alligators, when the garden-bell rang. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 大卫·科波菲尔.

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