crocodile: Meaning and Definition of

croc•o•dile

1. any of several crocodilians of the genus Crocodylus, found in sluggish waters and swamps of the tropics.
2. any reptile of the order Crocodylia; crocodilian.
3. the tanned skin or hide of these animals, used in the manufacture of luggage and accessories, as belts, shoes, and wallets.
4. a file of people, esp. schoolchildren, out for a walk.
5. a person who makes a hypocritical show of sorrow.