plural of crocodile

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of crocodile

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.

(intransitive) To speak one's native language at an Esperanto-language gathering, rather than Esperanto.

The formation of cracks in paint.

present participle of crocodile

(logic, archaic) A sophistical mode of arguing.

simple past tense and past participle of crocodile

Of paint or a similar coating: having formed cracks.

Dated form of crocodile tears.