Alligatoring can be categorized as a verb.
Verb |
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| alligator - crack and acquire the appearance of alligator hide, as from weathering or improper application; of paint and varnishes | ||
Noun |
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| alligatoring - A pattern of cracking of paint on a surface leaving roughly hexagonal areas of uncracked paint. | ||
| alligatoring - The cracking of the surfacing bitumen on a bituminous roof or coating on a SPF roof, producing a pattern of cracks similar to an alligator's hide. |