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alligators

/ˈæ.lɪ.ɡeɪ.təz/ /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.ɾɚz/

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noun

Alligatoren

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.

Examples :

"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."

Alles, was man von dem Alligator sehen konnte, waren seine beiden Augen über dem Wasser, und plötzlich schnappte er sich den armen Vogel und fing ihn mit seinen starken Kiefern voller scharfer Zähne.

animal biology nature organism environment

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noun

Zwergkrokodil

Dwarf crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis)

Examples :

"The zoo had a special exhibit showcasing alligators, which are actually a type of dwarf crocodile. "

Der Zoo hatte eine Sonderausstellung mit Zwergkrokodilen, die tatsächlich eine Art Zwergkrokodil sind.

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noun

Bagger, Greifbagger

Any of various machines with strong jaws, one of which opens like the movable jaw of an alligator.

Examples :

"The mechanic used the alligators to grip the rusty pipe before trying to unscrew it. "

Der Mechaniker benutzte den Bagger, um das verrostete Rohr zu greifen, bevor er versuchte, es abzuschrauben.

machine technology

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noun

Alligatoren

Any of various vehicles that have relatively long, low noses in front of a cab or other, usually windowed, structure.

Examples :

"The trucking company specialized in hauling oversized loads with their fleet of powerful alligators. "

Die Speditionsfirma war auf den Transport von übergroßen Lasten mit ihrer Flotte von leistungsstarken Alligatoren spezialisiert.

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verb

Reißen, aufplatzen

(of paint or other coatings) To crack in a pattern resembling an alligator's skin.

Examples :

"The old paint on the porch railing had alligator-ed, showing a network of cracks like an alligator's hide. "

Die alte Farbe auf dem Geländer der Veranda war aufgesprungen und zeigte ein Netz von Rissen wie die Haut eines Alligators.

appearance material condition

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noun

Alligatoren

One who binds or ties.

Examples :

"This definition of "alligator" is incorrect. Alligators are large reptiles. Here's a sentence illustrating the REAL definition of "alligators": The wildlife preserve warned visitors to stay away from the pond because of the alligators. "

Das Wildreservat warnte die Besucher, sich wegen der Alligatoren von dem Teich fernzuhalten.