croc·o·dile 
/ˈkrɑ:kəˌdajəl/ noun
plural croc·o·diles /ˈkrɑ:kəˌdajəl/ noun 1 a [count] : a large reptile that has a long body, thick skin, and a long, thin mouth with sharp teeth and that lives in the water in regions with hot weather — see picture at alligator
b [noncount] : the skin of the crocodile used for making shoes and others products — often used before another noun ▪ a crocodile purse 2 [count] Brit : a line of people and especially of schoolchildren who are walking in pairs
b [noncount] : the skin of the crocodile used for making shoes and others products — often used before another noun ▪ a crocodile purse
