The hungry crocodile snapped its jaws hungrily.

Meaning: A reptile with a long body, sharp teeth, and a powerful tail made a sudden, sharp sound because it wanted to eat.

Choice of Words: Hungry means feeling a need to eat. Crocodile refers to a large reptile with a long body, sharp teeth, and a powerful tail. Snapped means to make a sudden, sharp sound, typically made by breaking or biting something. Jaws refer to the bones in an animal's mouth that hold its teeth. Hungrily means in a very hungry manner.

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