crocodile

[krok-uh-dahyl] / ˈkrɒk əˌdaɪl /

NOUN

mugger

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assailant thief thug

Example Sentences

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ETHEL, La.—There is a Nile crocodile loose somewhere in central Louisiana.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

A baby Nile crocodile lived for weeks in a horse trough.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Today, the saltwater crocodile remains one of the most widely distributed reptiles on Earth.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

Among all living crocodile species, the saltwater crocodile is especially well adapted for life at sea.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

"Can you open your mouth again, little crocodile?"

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman