alligatoring
English edit
Etymology edit
alligator + -ing, from the resemblance to an alligator's skin.
Noun edit
alligatoring (uncountable)
- (painting) A pattern of cracking of paint on a surface leaving roughly hexagonal areas of uncracked paint.
- (roofing) 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 edit
alligatoring
- present participle and gerund of alligator