crocodile
/ˈkrɒkədaɪl/
noun
A large reptile with a long snout and strong jaws
“The crocodile lay still by the river.”
תנין
Crocodile is a noun in the animals category. It is a advanced (ages 11-12) word, meaning "A large reptile with a long snout and strong jaws" In Hebrew, crocodile translates to תנין.
Example Sentences
- The crocodile lay completely still at the edge of the river, looking just like a log.
- A baby crocodile called to its mother from inside its egg before it hatched.
- The crocodile snapped its powerful jaws shut as a fish swam too close.
Did You Know? Crocodiles have barely changed in 200 million years — they looked almost exactly the same when dinosaurs walked the Earth! Despite having the strongest bite force of any animal ever measured, crocodile jaw muscles are very weak at opening, so a person can hold a crocodile's mouth shut with just their hands. Crocodiles swallow stones to help them digest food and stay balanced in the water.
Common Word Combinations
baby crocodilecrocodile teethsaltwater crocodilecrocodile dundee
Related Words
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