Alligator (Verb)
Meaning
Crack and acquire the appearance of alligator hide, as from weathering or improper application; of paint and varnishes.
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The old, worn-out finish on the table began to alligator and peel after many years of exposure to sunlight.
- If you don't apply the varnish properly, it can alligator and ruin the appearance of the surface.
- After years of neglect, the paint on the deck started to alligator and needed to be refinished.
- Paint can alligator and crack if it's not applied correctly on exterior surfaces.
- Using low-quality paint can cause it to alligator and peel prematurely.