noun Download 🔗Share Any of the predatory amphibious reptiles of the family Crocodylidae; a crocodilian, any species of the order Crocodilia, which also includes the alligators, caimans and gavials. Examples : "The guide warned us to stay away from the riverbank because it was known to have many crocodiles. " animal biology nature organism environment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A long line or procession of people (especially children) walking together. Examples : "A long crocodile of children walked slowly down the school hallway. " group human Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A fallacious dilemma, mythically supposed to have been first used by a crocodile. Examples : "The debate about whether to prioritize studying for the math test or finishing the history project felt like crocodiles: either choice seemed to lead to a negative outcome, even though there were other options. " mythology philosophy logic story Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To speak one's native language at an Esperanto-language gathering, rather than Esperanto. Examples : "At the Esperanto conference, some attendees crocodiles by speaking French amongst themselves, even though the official language was Esperanto. " language communication culture group Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
