Get to know Crocodile better with 10+ real example sentences, the meaning and synonyms like crocodilian.
Crocodile meaning
- Any of the predatory amphibious reptiles of the family Crocodylidae; (loosely) a crocodilian, any species of the order Crocodilia, which also includes the alligators, caimans and gavials.
- A long line or procession of people (especially children) walking together.
- A fallacious dilemma, mythically supposed to have been first used by a crocodile.
Synonyms of Crocodile
Using Crocodile
- The main meaning on this page is: Any of the predatory amphibious reptiles of the family Crocodylidae; (loosely) a crocodilian, any species of the order Crocodilia, which also includes the alligators, caimans and gavials. | A long line or procession of people (especially children) walking together. | A fallacious dilemma, mythically supposed to have been first used by a crocodile.
- Useful related words include: crocodilian reptile, crocodilian.
- In the example corpus, crocodile often appears in combinations such as: the crocodile, crocodile and, crocodile tears.
Context around Crocodile
- Average sentence length in these examples: 24.8 words
- Position in the sentence: 7 start, 9 middle, 4 end
- Sentence types: 19 statements, 0 questions, 1 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Crocodile
- In this selection, "crocodile" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 24.8 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, old, tax, two, hunter, researcher and skins stand out and add context to how "crocodile" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include 13 foot crocodile and a huge crocodile at wangi. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "crocodile" sits close to words such as airfield, apr and bedding, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with crocodile
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Always obey crocodile warning signs. (5 words)
But as they investigated they discovered a 13-foot crocodile. (10 words)
A young man has been bitten by a crocodile at a wildlife sanctuary in Queensland. (15 words)
Because of the tax, crocodile skins valued at about US$1.3 million remained in cold storage due to the inability of some farmers to pay the tax; at least two crocodile farms closed and two others were planning to cease operations. (42 words)
California cannot ban the importation and sale of crocodile and alligator products, a federal judge has ruled, Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in a victory for the state of Louisiana, which challenged the ban along with businesses in multiple states. (39 words)
Bill*, a resident in nearby Slipe, said that residents of Parottee and even people from Westmoreland indulge in crocodile hunting in the area, but denied knowledge of anyone in his own district involved in the practice. (36 words)
Terri Irwin is the owner of Australia Zoo and you’ve probably seen her in ‘The Crocodile Hunter,’ ‘Croc Files,’ ‘The Crocodile Hunter Diaries’ and ‘Crikey! (26 words)
Example sentences (20)
Crocodile researcher Graeme Webb was told it was a big old crocodile then… crocodiles of that size are not common.
Terri Irwin is the owner of Australia Zoo and you’ve probably seen her in ‘The Crocodile Hunter,’ ‘Croc Files,’ ‘The Crocodile Hunter Diaries’ and ‘Crikey!
Because of the tax, crocodile skins valued at about US$1.3 million remained in cold storage due to the inability of some farmers to pay the tax; at least two crocodile farms closed and two others were planning to cease operations.
Adam follows it up with a Crocodile Dundee double feature and Friedman shows a video of kangaroos fighting and promises the kangaroo kick is their secret weapon.
After taking refuge in the river, the characters soon realize that the crocodile isn't getting into the water with them because of the approaching waterfall.
Always obey crocodile warning signs.
A new online trend where influencers visit notorious crocodile-infested waters has been slammed by an expert who says it will end in 'death' for some of those involved.
A 'sadistic' British crocodile expert filmed himself raping and torturing more than 40 dogs in a shipping container that he called his 'torture room' before sharing the depraved footage online, it has emerged.
A search is underway on the island of Rhodes in for at least one crocodile-like creature that has been spotted by several witnesses on the banks of a river.
A young man has been bitten by a crocodile at a wildlife sanctuary in Queensland.
Be it her crocodile style neckpiece to green lip shade along with peacock style ensemble.
Bill*, a resident in nearby Slipe, said that residents of Parottee and even people from Westmoreland indulge in crocodile hunting in the area, but denied knowledge of anyone in his own district involved in the practice.
Bob Irwin revealed how the permit to catch and re-home crocodiles was crucial to launching his family into global wildlife conservation fame—something his “Crocodile Hunter” son had a talent for.
But after a member of the public alerted Litchfield Rangers to the sighting of a huge crocodile at Wangi, a trap was placed into the water to catch the predator.
But as they investigated they discovered a 13-foot crocodile.
California cannot ban the importation and sale of crocodile and alligator products, a federal judge has ruled, Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in a victory for the state of Louisiana, which challenged the ban along with businesses in multiple states.
Duke, the brand's crocodile mascot, also embraced the country style and can be seen sporting a cowboy hat.
During their journey to Alabasta, they were trying to help Vivi save her country from the clutches of Crocodile.
Fans can also see a rope bridge hanging perilously over a chasm, as well as a terrifying crocodile.
Felix John Bianes, the municipal environment and resources officer, said the fisherman found the crocodile inside his fish cage at about 7 a.m.
Common combinations with crocodile
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- the crocodile 37×
- crocodile and 11×
- crocodile tears 11×
- of crocodile 10×
- crocodile hunter 9×
- by crocodile 9×
- and crocodile 8×
- crocodile was 8×
- crocodile at 7×
- crocodile in 6×