crocodile

noun

croc·o·dile | \ ˈkrä-kə-ˌdī(-ə)l

Definition of crocodile

1a : any of several large, carnivorous, thick-skinned, long-bodied, aquatic reptiles (family Crocodylidae and especially genus Crocodylus) of tropical and subtropical waters that have a long, tapered, V-shaped snout broadly : crocodilian

b : the skin or hide of a crocodile

2 chiefly British : a line of people (such as schoolchildren) usually walking in pairs

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Then the shelves that house thousands of pairs of cowboy boots, from exotic Caiman crocodile skin to trendy Western booties. — Condé Nast Traveler, "15 Best Things To Do in Austin," 4 Mar. 2018 While a classic Bass penny is certainly still suitable, a range of updated options is available from Thom Browne’s slate-gray, pebble-grain model to Bass’s black embossed crocodile-effect pair done in partnership with New York’s Engineered Garments. — Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, "White Socks and Black Loafers. Stylish or Best Left to Michael Jackson?," 26 Sep. 2018 Practically every year, there’s a news story about Hermès’s Himalaya crocodile Birkin — a white handbag with diamond accents — setting a record at auction. — Eliza Brooke, Vox, "Michael Cohen’s plea deal revealed he made $30,000 from selling a handbag. The Birkin economy, explained.," 22 Aug. 2018 Crocs: Ancient Predators in a Modern World at the Museum of Science in Boston Through Sept. 3, 2018 Get up close and personal with live crocodiles this summer at what’s being called the most comprehensive traveling crocodilian exhibition to date. — Sarah Maiellano, USA TODAY, "The best museum exhibits in the USA for summer 2018," 4 June 2018 The crocodiles were brought to the settlement of Petzael in the mid-1990s as a tourist attraction. — Fox News, "Israel faces crocodile conundrum with stranded reptiles," 9 Aug. 2018 An emu holds lemonade, a koala rides a bike, and a crocodile suns himself. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, "The Most Unusual Baby Gifts Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Have Received So Far," 24 Oct. 2018 Middleton arrived in a lilac, A-line Emilia Wickstead dress and a crocodile Aspinal of London handbag with nude pumps. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Kate Middleton and Prince William Shared Laughs and Some Rare PDA at Their Latest Royal Event," 9 Oct. 2018 This exhibition features numerous live species, including a Siamese crocodile and an Albino American alligator. — Stephan Salisbury, Philly.com, "Philadelphia museums: Crocs and Minecraft on the Parkway, revamped Penn Museum, and more highlights for spring," 23 Jan. 2018

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