alligator
a crawling animal – reptile – related to the crocodiles; found near or in the lakes or rivers of southern America and China
male ~~ bull
female ~~ cow
baby ~~ hatchling
group ~~ congregation; bask; pod (of young)
voice (call) ~~ bellow
Special Features:
The American alligator is the state reptile of Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi, USA.
Alligator skin is made into valuable leather, used in making bags, shoes, belts and even jackets.
Figures of Speech:
alligator boots = boots with gaping (open) mouths, i.e. the upper parts (toes) have parted from the sides
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Mr. Kumar, an English language teacher, having taught in many countries around the world including Ethiopia and Oman shares this English Language Reference website using material that he has written and compiled during the past 20 years.
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