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alligators

/ˈæ.lɪ.ɡeɪ.təz/ /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.ɾɚz/

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noun

Caimanes, aligátores

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."

Todo lo que se podía ver del caimán eran sus dos ojos sobre el agua, y de repente agarró y atrapó al pobre pájaro con sus fuertes mandíbulas llenas de dientes afilados.

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noun

Cocodrilo enano

Dwarf crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis)

Examples :

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

El zoológico tenía una exhibición especial que mostraba cocodrilos enanos, que en realidad son un tipo de cocodrilo enano.

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noun

Excavadoras

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. "

El mecánico usó las excavadoras para agarrar la tubería oxidada antes de intentar desenroscarla.

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noun

Caimanes

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. "

La empresa de transporte se especializaba en el transporte de cargas sobredimensionadas con su flota de poderosos caimanes.

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verb

Cuartearse, agrietarse

(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. "

La pintura vieja en la barandilla del porche se había cuarteado, mostrando una red de grietas como la piel de un caimán.

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noun

Caimanes

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. "

La reserva de vida silvestre advirtió a los visitantes que se mantuvieran alejados del estanque debido a los caimanes.