croc
Americannoun
noun
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Etymology
Origin of croc
First recorded in 1880–85; by shortening
Example Sentences
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"It closely resembled another kind of extinct croc with dinosaur-type teeth that had been found in South America. That was the first realization that crocodiles with teeth like this were also part of the older record in Australia."
From Science Daily
The newly named croc species, Wakkaoolithus godthelpi, honors the Wakka Wakka First Nations people whose Country includes the fossil site.
From Science Daily
The "drop croc" eggshells were discovered several decades ago but only recently analysed with the help of scientists in Spain.
From BBC
The croc took a dip at the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort in Port Douglas, but its appearance didn't seem to bother holidaymakers one little bit.
From Barron's
Wright is best known globally as the star of National Geographic's Outback Wrangler and Netflix's Wild Croc Territory reality shows.
From BBC
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