1. a large reptile with a long body, short legs, a long tail, and powerful jaws, found in tropical rivers and lakes
2. leather made from crocodile skin

Examples

• The crocodile basked in the sun on the riverbank.
• Crocodiles are excellent swimmers and hunters.
• We saw several crocodiles during our boat tour of the swamp.
• The Nile crocodile is one of Africa’s most dangerous predators.
• Her handbag was made of genuine crocodile leather.
• Crocodiles can hold their breath underwater for up to an hour.
• The crocodile’s powerful jaws can snap shut with tremendous force.