Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gater
Noun
/ˈɡeɪtər/
Definition
A term often used to refer to an alligator, especially in informal contexts.
Examples
- The gater lounged on the riverbank, soaking up the sun.
- During our trip to the swamp, we spotted a gater gliding through the water.
Meaning
Gater is a slang or informal word for an alligator, which is a large reptile found primarily in the Americas.
Synonyms
- Alligator
- Crocodile (in some regional dialects)
