ALLIGATOR
/ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tə/
9 letters · 4 syllables · noun, verb, interjection
Definition of ALLIGATOR
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.
"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."
Dwarf crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis)
Any of various machines with strong jaws, one of which opens like the movable jaw of an alligator.
(of paint or other coatings) To crack in a pattern resembling an alligator's skin.
Used in a common chronometric counting scheme, in which each iteration is sequentially numbered and supposed to be approximately one second in length.
One who binds or ties.
Examples of ALLIGATOR in a Sentence
- "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."
Word Details
Is ALLIGATOR a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ALLIGATOR is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ALLIGATOR uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ALLIGATOR
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | l | l | i | g | a | t | o | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ALLIGATOR
100 words from the letters in ALLIGATOR
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How to Use ALLIGATOR in Word Games
ALLIGATOR is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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