Crocodiles Meaning in English
word · lemma: crocodile
ˈkɹɑkəˌdaɪɫz
KRAH-kuh-dylez
kɹˈɒkədˌaɪlz
kROK-uh-dylez
Definição
Large, meat-eating reptiles with long bodies, powerful jaws, and tough skin, usually living in rivers or lakes in warm areas. The plural form of 'crocodile.'
Uso & Nuances
'Crocodiles' is only the plural form of 'crocodile.' Used mainly when discussing more than one animal, especially in nature, zoos, or documentaries. Don't confuse with 'alligators,' a different but similar reptile.
Spanish: cocodrilosPortuguese (BR): crocodilosPortuguese (PT): crocodilosChinese (Simplified): 鳄鱼Chinese (Traditional): 鱷魚Hindi: मगरमच्छArabic: تماسيحBengali: কুমিরRussian: крокодилыJapanese: ワニVietnamese: cá sấuKorean: 악어Turkish: timsahlarUrdu: مگرمچھIndonesian: buaya
Frases de Exemplo
Crocodiles live in rivers and lakes.
basic
The zoo has three crocodiles.
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Many ancient stories talk about crocodiles.
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Did you know crocodiles can survive months without food?
natural
We saw a group of crocodiles basking in the sun.
natural
Be careful—some rivers here have wild crocodiles.
natural