alligator alligator

noun

() either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with shorter broader snouts  ( gator, alligator )
either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with shorter broader snouts
  The alligator is a large, predatory reptile that is found in the swamps and marshes of the southern United States
The alligator is a large, predatory reptile that is found in the swamps and marshes of the southern United States

() leather made from alligator's hide  ( alligator )
leather made from alligator's hide

verb

crack and acquire the appearance of alligator hide, as from weathering or improper application; of paint and varnishes  ( alligator )
crack and acquire the appearance of alligator hide, as from weathering or improper application; of paint and varnishes

 genus Thuja genus Thuja

noun

red cedar  ( genus Thuja, Thuja )
red cedar

 reflective power reflective power

noun

the ratio of reflected to incident light  ( albedo, reflective power )
the ratio of reflected to incident light

 missile missile

noun

() a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control  ( missile )
a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control
  The missile was launched from a fighter jet during the exercise
The missile was launched from a fighter jet during the exercise

() a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled  ( projectile, missile )
a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled