Crocodile

usgb/ˈkrɑːkədaɪl/
noun

A large reptile with a strong jaw, short legs, and a long tail. It lives near water in tropical regions.

The crocodile slid silently into the water.
Visual representation of "crocodile" - A large reptile with a strong jaw, short legs, and a long tail. It lives near water in tropical regions.

Often appears as...

  • crocodile tears
  • crocodile skin
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Habitat Mention

Often used mentioning its natural environment near water, especially in educational or wildlife contexts.

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We observed crocodiles basking by the riverbank.
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Understand Size

Emphasizes the large size and potential danger when mentioned, especially in adventure stories or films.

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The massive crocodile snapped its jaws shut, narrowly missing the explorer.
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Not a Dinosaur

Avoid confusion with prehistoric reptiles; crocodiles are modern-day creatures.

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Unlike dinosaurs, crocodiles can still be found in the wild today.
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