B2nounnatureenvironment
US/ˈkrɑː.kə.daɪl/
UK/ˈkrɒk.ə.daɪl/
a large reptile with a long body, strong jaws and sharp teeth that lives in rivers and warm waters
In context
A crocodile lay still in the muddy river, watching the shore.
Tourists took a boat tour to see the crocodiles in the swamp.
The farm raises crocodiles for their skin and meat.
Words that go with crocodile
adjective + noun
- crocodile tearsHis apology was just crocodile tears.
- saltwater crocodileA saltwater crocodile can grow very large.
- crocodile-infestedThe guide warned us about the crocodile-infested river.
noun + noun
- crocodile skinThe bag is made of crocodile skin.
- crocodile farmThey visited a crocodile farm in Vietnam.
- crocodile attackA crocodile attack on a fisherman made the local news.