Crocodile (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. any of several crocodilians of the genus Crocodylus, found in sluggish waters and swamps of the tropics.
  2. any reptile of the order Crocodylia; crocodilian.
  3. the tanned skin or hide of these animals, used in the manufacture of luggage and accessories, as belts, shoes, and wallets.
  4. a file of people, especially schoolchildren, out for a walk.
  5. a person who makes a hypocritical show of sorrow.
noun
  1. any large tropical reptile, such as C. niloticus (African crocodile), of the family Crocodylidae: order Crocodilia (crocodilians). They have a broad head, tapering snout, massive jaws, and a thick outer covering of bony plates
  2. any other reptile of the order Crocodilia; a crocodilian
    • leather made from the skin of any of these animals
    • (as modifier)
  3. a line of people, esp schoolchildren, walking two by two
Crocodile (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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