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leather vs alligator

alligator vs leather

leather and alligator both are nouns.

leather and alligator both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
leather Yes No Yes No
alligator Yes No Yes No
As nouns, alligator is a hyponym of leather; that is, alligator is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than leather:
  • leather: an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
  • alligator: leather made from alligator's hide
leather (noun) alligator (noun)
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with shorter broader snouts
leather made from alligator's hide
leather (verb) alligator (verb)
whip with a leather strap crack and acquire the appearance of alligator hide, as from weathering or improper application; of paint and varnishes
Difference between leather and alligator

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