crocodile
/ˈkrɑkəˌdaɪl/
noun
- A large reptile with a long snout, sharp teeth, and thick skin, found in rivers and lakes in warm regions.
- A crocodile was basking on the riverbank in the afternoon sun.
- Tourists watched from a safe distance as the crocodile slid into the water.
- The zookeeper explained that crocodiles can hold their breath underwater for over an hour.
- Leather made from the skin of a crocodile, used for making shoes, bags, and belts.
- The belt was genuine crocodile, with a distinctive scale pattern.
- He preferred crocodile leather because it was both durable and stylish.
- She carried an expensive handbag made of crocodile.