1. an alligator
Usage: informal

Examples

• We saw a huge gator sunning itself on the riverbank.
• The gator slipped silently into the murky water.
• Florida is famous for its gator population.
• The wildlife guide warned us to keep our distance from any gator we might encounter.
• A massive gator emerged from the swamp during our boat tour.
• The gator’s powerful jaws can snap shut with incredible force.