crocodile
noun
any of several crocodilians of the genus Crocodylus, found in sluggish waters and swamps of the tropics.
crocodiles
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pluralof crocodile.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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A river that is home to about 500 saltwater crocodiles has been given the OK to host Olympic and Paralympic rowing and canoeing events at the 2032 Brisbane Games.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Asked specifically about crocodiles, New Zealand's Wickham told the BBC the primary concern was ensuring the "fairest possible course" for rowers.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Most of the country's remaining known crocodiles are now found in the Sundarbans.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
To investigate, the researchers fitted five mature saltwater crocodiles with satellite tracking devices.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
The crocodiles smelled the meat and swallowed it quickly in their great jaws.
From "The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa" by Alexander Mccall Smith
