croc
Gator's toothy cousin
Croc is an informal shortening of crocodile, the large aquatic reptile: We spotted a croc sunning on the riverbank.
In the plural, Crocs refers to the brand of rubber clogs with ventilation holes, distinctive for their chunky appearance and comfort: She wore her Crocs to the beach.
Large American swamp reptile
- ambushSurprise strike from concealment
- lurkHide while observing
- sneakMove with stealth
- stalkPlant's vertical support
camouflage · powerful · deadly · jaws · bite · attack · prey · hunter
Conceal or pelt
- skinBody's outer layer
- textureSurface tactile quality
- durableAble to withstand use
- toughDurable and strong
handbag · wallet · boots · belt · watchband · luxury · exotic · fashion
Large flowing watercourse
- swampWaterlogged land with vegetation
- wetlandWaterlogged land ecosystem
- marshGrassy waterlogged lowland
- billabongIsolated river pool
estuary · mangrove · delta · bank · mudflat · tropical · freshwater · brackish
Plates or weighing devices
- cold-bloodedUnfeeling or externally heated
- ectothermOrganism heated externally
- herpetologyStudy of reptiles, amphibians
- lizardFour-legged scaled reptile
gecko · monitor · turtle · tortoise · snout · tail · claws · basking
Foam clog brand
- clogBlock or wooden shoe
- foamBubble-filled substance
- rubberElastic polymer from trees
- comfortablePhysically at ease
casual · charms · slip-on · lightweight · waterproof · colorful · garden · beach
At risk of extinction
- threatenedExpressed intent to harm
- extinctionComplete vanishing of a species
- poachingUnlawful wildlife capture
- protectionGuarding against harm
sanctuary · wildlife trade · habitat loss · CITES · breeding program · population · recovery · preserve
Very old indeed
- dinosaurExtinct Mesozoic reptile
- cretaceousLast Mesozoic period
- fossilPreserved ancient organism
- paleontologyStudy of ancient organisms
archosaur · survivor · primitive · unchanged · living fossil · evolution · ancestor · megafauna
alligator
Large American swamp reptile
stalk · camouflage · powerful · deadly · jaws · bite · attack · prey · hunter · stealth
hide
Conceal or pelt
tough · handbag · wallet · boots · belt · watchband · luxury · exotic · fashion · craftsmanship
river
Large flowing watercourse
- swampWaterlogged land with vegetation
- wetlandWaterlogged land ecosystem
- marshGrassy waterlogged lowland
billabong · estuary · mangrove · delta · bank · mudflat · tropical · freshwater · brackish · waterhole
scales
Plates or weighing devices
- cold-bloodedUnfeeling or externally heated
- ectothermOrganism heated externally
- herpetologyStudy of reptiles, amphibians
lizard · gecko · monitor · turtle · tortoise · snout · tail · claws · basking · nest
Crocs
Foam clog brand
comfortable · casual · charms · slip-on · lightweight · waterproof · colorful · garden · beach · nurse
endangered
At risk of extinction
- threatenedExpressed intent to harm
- extinctionComplete vanishing of a species
- poachingUnlawful wildlife capture
protection · sanctuary · wildlife trade · habitat loss · CITES · breeding program · population · recovery · preserve · captive
ancient
Very old indeed
- dinosaurExtinct Mesozoic reptile
- cretaceousLast Mesozoic period
- fossilPreserved ancient organism
paleontology · archosaur · survivor · primitive · unchanged · living fossil · evolution · ancestor · megafauna
crocstilettos
Thin, high-heeled shoes
high heels · dress shoes · leather loafers · oxfords · designer heels
- crocodile tearsInsincere show of sadness
- Crocodile DundeeFictional outback survivalist
- saltwater crocodileLargest living reptilian species
- crocodile clipToothed spring clamp for wires
- crocodile skinReptile hide for goods
- crocodile hunterPursuer of large reptiles