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crocodile

UK
/ˈkrɒk.ə.daɪl/
US
/ˈkrɑː.kə.daɪl/

Traduzioni

crocodilenoun
crocodiles
pl
UK
/ˈkrɒk.ə.daɪl/
US
/ˈkrɑː.kə.daɪl/
The crocodile basked in the sun on the riverbank.
Le crocodile se chauffait au soleil sur la berge.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
crocodilepar métonymie; cuir de crocodile
en file indiennelocution; pour un groupe de personnes marchant en colonne
Sinonimi
reptile
gavial
caiman
lizard
alligator
crocodileadjective
UK
/ˈkrɒk.ə.daɪl/
US
/ˈkrɑː.kə.daɪl/
Used chiefly attributively; comparative and superlative forms are rare.
The zoo offers daily crocodile feeding demonstrations.
Le zoo propose chaque jour des démonstrations de nourrissage de crocodiliens.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
crocodilepour une matière ou un motif imitant la peau du crocodile

Definizioni

crocodilenoun
A large predatory semi-aquatic reptile with a long snout, massive jaws, and a body covered with bony plates, found in tropical and subtropical regions.
The crocodile basked in the sun on the riverbank, its eyes barely open.
A line of people, especially schoolchildren, walking in pairs.
The teacher led the children in a crocodile across the street to the park.
The leather obtained from the skin of a crocodile, used especially for making bags, shoes, and other accessories.
He treated himself to a belt made of genuine crocodile.
crocodileadjective
Made from the skin of a crocodile or imitating its texture.
She showed off her new crocodile handbag.
Relating to or characteristic of crocodiles.
The zoo offers daily crocodile feeding demonstrations.
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