Crocodile is a large aquatic reptile with a long snout, sharp teeth, and armored skin. Used as a common noun for the species, it also appears in idiomatic expressions. The word denotes a specific animal but can be generalized to describe a predatory, stealthy presence. Pronunciation emphasizes two strong syllables with primary stress on the first and a clear /oʊ/ or /ə/ vowel sequence in the middle.
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