Alligator
- A large semiaquatic reptile similar to a crocodile but with a broader and shorter head, native to the Americas and China. nounThe alligator basked in the sun by the riverbank.Alligators are often found in freshwater environments like ponds, marshes, and swamps.
- A tool or device with jaws that open and close like an alligator's mouth, often used for gripping or cutting. nounThe mechanic used an alligator wrench to tighten the pipe.Alligator clips are commonly used in electrical work to make temporary connections.