alligatoring

Betekenis (Engels)

Noun

1. A pattern of cracking of paint on a surface leaving roughly hexagonal areas of uncracked paint.
2. 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.

Verb

present participle and gerund of alligator

alligator

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• Verb
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Etimologie (Engels)

From alligator + -ing, from the resemblance to an alligator's skin.