<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>any of several crocodilians of the genus <em>Crocodylus</em>, found in sluggish waters and swamps of the tropics</li><li>any reptile of the order <em>Crocodylia</em>; crocodilian</li><li>the tanned skin or hide of these animals, used in the manufacture of luggage and accessories, as belts, shoes, and wallets</li><li>(Chiefly British) a file of people, especially schoolchildren, out for a walk</li><li>(Archaic) a person who makes a hypocritical show of sorrow</li></ul>