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alligators

/ˈæ.lɪ.ɡeɪ.təz/ /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.ɾɚz/

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noun

Alligators

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."

Tout ce que vous pouviez voir de l'alligator, c'étaient ses deux yeux au-dessus de l'eau, et soudain il a attrapé et attrapé le pauvre oiseau avec ses fortes mâchoires pleines de dents acérées.

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noun

Caïman nain

Dwarf crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis)

Examples :

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

Le zoo avait une exposition spéciale présentant des caïmans nains, qui sont en fait un type de caïman nain.

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noun

Pelles mécaniques, excavatrices

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. "

Le mécanicien a utilisé les pelles mécaniques pour saisir le tuyau rouillé avant d'essayer de le dévisser.

machine technology

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noun

Alligators

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 société de transport était spécialisée dans le transport de charges surdimensionnées avec sa flotte de puissants alligators.

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verb

Craqueler, se fendiller

(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. "

L'ancienne peinture sur la balustrade du porche s'était craquelée, révélant un réseau de fissures semblable à la peau d'un alligator.

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noun

Alligators

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 réserve faunique a averti les visiteurs de rester à l'écart de l'étang à cause des alligators.