noun🔗Shareワニ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."ワニの姿は水面から突き出た2つの目だけでしたが、突然、そのワニはかわいそうな鳥を捕まえ、鋭い歯が並んだ強力なあごで捕獲しました。animalbiologynatureorganismenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareコビトカイマンDwarf crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis)"The zoo had a special exhibit showcasing alligators, which are actually a type of dwarf crocodile. "動物園には、実際にはコビトカイマンの一種である、コビトカイマンを紹介する特別展示がありました。animalbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareワニAny of various machines with strong jaws, one of which opens like the movable jaw of an alligator."The mechanic used the alligators to grip the rusty pipe before trying to unscrew it. "整備士は、錆びたパイプを外そうとする前に、ワニを使ってパイプを掴みました。machinetechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareワニAny of various vehicles that have relatively long, low noses in front of a cab or other, usually windowed, structure."The trucking company specialized in hauling oversized loads with their fleet of powerful alligators. "その運送会社は、強力なワニのフリートを使って、特大の荷物を運ぶことを専門としていました。vehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareひび割れる(of paint or other coatings) To crack in a pattern resembling an alligator's skin."The old paint on the porch railing had alligator-ed, showing a network of cracks like an alligator's hide. "ポーチの手すりの古いペンキはひび割れ、ワニの皮のようなひび割れのネットワークを示していました。appearancematerialconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareワニOne who binds or ties."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. "野生生物保護区は、ワニがいるため、訪問者に池から離れるように警告しました。animalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
