crocodile

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈkɹɑkədaɪl/

Noun

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.

Japanese Meaning

ワニ – クロコダイルは、Crocodylidae科に属する大型の水辺に生息する爬虫類で、しばしば強力な捕食者として知られる。 / また、広義ではワニ目（Crocodilia）に属する、ワニ、アリゲーター、カイマン、ガビアルなどを総称する場合もある。

What is this buttons?

The crocodile slipped silently beneath the river's surface, surprising the fishing villagers.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

ワニは静かに川の表面下へ滑り込み、漁をする村人たちを驚かせた。

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Sense（1）

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.

Industrial and rural expansion is shrinking and destroying the Nile crocodile's natural habitat. The Nile crocodiles, in particular, have been a source of highly durable leather for a variety of products which can be crafted and manufactured.

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Sense（2）

A long line or procession of people (especially children) walking together.

Sometimes the kids from the slap-up boys' schools in Eastbourne used to be led round in crocodiles to hand out fags and peppermint creams to the 'wounded Tommies', as they called us.

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