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The crocodile rested near the river.
What does Crocodile mean?
A crocodile is a large reptile that lives near water.
Dictionary definition
a large reptile with a long body, strong jaws, short legs, and a powerful tail that lives near water.
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Crocodile in a sentence
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A crocodile has strong jaws and sharp teeth.
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The wildlife guide explained how a crocodile waits quietly near the water's edge.
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What does crocodile mean?
A crocodile is a large reptile with strong jaws that often lives near water.
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Which word is related to crocodile?
A crocodile is a reptile.
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A crocodile is an animal that often lives near rivers or other water.
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WordCrocodile.
Partnoun.
MeaningCrocodile means A crocodile is a large reptile that lives near water.
ExampleExample: The crocodile rested near the river.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- krah · kuh · dyl
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- krah
- Ending
- dyl
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- Put a little extra energy on krah.
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Synonyms
Words like Crocodile
reptileA group of animals that includes crocodiles, snakes, and lizards.
crocAn informal short word for crocodile.
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Crocodile word family
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crocodile
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A crocodile is a large reptile that lives near water.
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Crocodile is not the same as mammal. Crocodile means a crocodile is a large reptile that lives near water.
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