"crocodile" — meaning & examples

crocodile
/ˈkrɒkədaɪl/

a large semi-aquatic reptile with a long snout and powerful jaws, found in tropical rivers and wetlands

noun

Examples:

A crocodile lay motionless on the riverbank, soaking up the afternoon sun.

The wildlife ranger warned tourists not to swim near the area where a crocodile had been spotted.