gator

See also: gåtor, and 'gator

English

Alternative forms

• 'gator

Etymology

Clipping of alligator.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɡeɪtə(ɹ)/

• Audio (US):

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• Rhymes: -eɪtə(ɹ)
• Homophones: gaiter, gater

Noun

gator (plural gators)

1. (colloquial) Alligator.
2. (colloquial) A portion of a tire, such as seen on the side of a highway.
3. (colloquial) A large bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix).

Derived terms

• gator gar

See also

• croc

Anagrams

• Argot, Groat, RATOG, argot, gotra, groat

Swedish

Noun

gator

1. indefinite plural of gata