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n. Informal An alligator.

n. Short form of alligator.

n. either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with shorter broader snouts

"Standing near the water's edge or swimming in gator infested waters is what you have to watch out for."

crocodilian    crocodilian reptile   

croc   

alligator mississipiensis    alligator sinensis    chinese alligator    american alligator   

Crater    Creator    Decatur    Equator    Lemaitre    Mercator    Pater    Slater    amphitheater    amphitheatre