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alligatoring [′al·ə‚gād·ər·iŋ] (materials) Cracking of a film of paint or varnish, with broad, deep cracks through one or more coats. Also known as crocodiling. (metallurgy) A splitting of an end of a rolled steel slab in which the plane of the split is parallel to the rolled surface. Also known as fishmouthing. The roughening of a sheet-metal surface during forming due to the coarse grain of the metal used. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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"As between man and woman," she answered, "it would be too terribly--er--indecent for you to tell me why I shouldn't go alligatoring. |
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