crocodile

noun

croc·o·dile ˈkrä-kə-ˌdī(-ə)l How to pronounce crocodile (audio)

: any of several large, carnivorous, thick-skinned, long-bodied, aquatic reptiles (family Crocodylidae and especially genus Crocodylus) of tropical and subtropical waters that have a long, tapered, V-shaped snout

broadly : crocodilian

: the skin or hide of a crocodile

chiefly British : a line of people (such as schoolchildren) usually walking in pairs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web And here is the crocodile strung up, perhaps already decapitated, its lifelessness obscene.

Joy Williams, The New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2022 When the second person entered the water to help, he was attacked by the crocodile as well, according to the civil defense office in the western state of Jalisco in a Facebook post on Wednesday.

Adam Sabes, Fox News, 23 July 2022 The Nile crocodile, found in sub-Saharan Africa, is the most aggressive animal in the world.

Liam Gravvat, USA TODAY, 6 Aug. 2022 And here is the skull, pitted, poorly cured—a different crocodile, yet the same.

Joy Williams, The New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2022 There are 25 pieces, priced at €29,500, excluding VAT (about $30,000) and outfitted with a crocodile-effect calf leather strap.

Carol Besler, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2022 Here is the crocodile basking among pretty flowers, taking a bit of pleasure there, certainly.

Joy Williams, The New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2022 The tourists were at Mexico's Puerto Vallarta resort when one of the individuals went swimming and was attacked by a crocodile.

Adam Sabes, Fox News, 23 July 2022 Two tourists from the United States were attacked by a crocodile in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on Monday.

Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE.com, 21 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English & Latin; Middle English cocodrille, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin cocodrillus, alteration of Latin crocodilus, from Greek krokodilos lizard, crocodile, from krokē shingle, pebble + drilos worm; akin to Sanskrit śarkara pebble

First Known Use

1555, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

单词	crocodiles
释义	crocodile noun croc·o·dile ˈkrä-kə-ˌdī(-ə)l 1 a : any of several large, carnivorous, thick-skinned, long-bodied, aquatic reptiles (family Crocodylidae and especially genus Crocodylus) of tropical and subtropical waters that have a long, tapered, V-shaped snout broadly : crocodilian b : the skin or hide of a crocodile 2 chiefly British : a line of people (such as schoolchildren) usually walking in pairs Illustration of crocodile crocodile 1a Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web And here is the crocodile strung up, perhaps already decapitated, its lifelessness obscene. Joy Williams, The New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2022 When the second person entered the water to help, he was attacked by the crocodile as well, according to the civil defense office in the western state of Jalisco in a Facebook post on Wednesday. Adam Sabes, Fox News, 23 July 2022 The Nile crocodile, found in sub-Saharan Africa, is the most aggressive animal in the world. Liam Gravvat, USA TODAY, 6 Aug. 2022 And here is the skull, pitted, poorly cured—a different crocodile, yet the same. Joy Williams, The New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2022 There are 25 pieces, priced at €29,500, excluding VAT (about $30,000) and outfitted with a crocodile-effect calf leather strap. Carol Besler, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2022 Here is the crocodile basking among pretty flowers, taking a bit of pleasure there, certainly. Joy Williams, The New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2022 The tourists were at Mexico's Puerto Vallarta resort when one of the individuals went swimming and was attacked by a crocodile. Adam Sabes, Fox News, 23 July 2022 Two tourists from the United States were attacked by a crocodile in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on Monday. Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE.com, 21 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English & Latin; Middle English cocodrille, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin cocodrillus, alteration of Latin crocodilus, from Greek krokodilos lizard, crocodile, from krokē shingle, pebble + drilos worm; akin to Sanskrit śarkara pebble First Known Use 1555, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing crocodile crocodile bird crocodile tears crocodile bird crocodile tears Kids Definition crocodile noun croc·o·dile ˈkrä-kə-ˌdīl : a reptile that resembles the related alligator but that has a long narrow snout crocodiles noun plural of crocodile as in alligators Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance alligators antelope kids seals ostriches snakeskins antelopes deerskins lambskins goatskins sharkskins sheepskins pigskins calfskins cabrettas chamois horsehides kidskins pelts doeskins moroccos cowhides chamoix cordovans coats buckskins fleeces capeskins furs patent leathers suedes nubucks leathers hides skins
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crocodile

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