gator en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈɡeɪ.tə(ɹ)/
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Etymology
Clipping of alligator.
Meanings
- (colloquial) Alligator.
- (colloquial) A portion of a tire, such as one seen on the side of a highway.
- (colloquial) A large bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gators | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| 'gator | alternative | lexicographic |