Alligator
Spanish Meaning
caimán
English Meaning
- Either of two large reptiles, Alligator mississipiensis of the southeast United States or A. sinensis of China, having sharp teeth and powerful jaws. They differ from crocodiles in having a broader, shorter snout.
- Leather made from the hide of one of these reptiles.
- A tool or fastener having strong, adjustable, often toothed jaws.