Pronunciation: /ɡəˈriːəl/
noun a large crocodile native to South Asia, with a long, thin snout and sharp teeth
A1 The gharial is a type of crocodile found in India.
A2 Tourists can visit the gharial sanctuary to see these unique reptiles.
B1 Conservation efforts are being made to protect the gharial population from declining.
B2 Researchers are studying the behavior of gharials in their natural habitat.
C1 The gharial's long, thin snout is adapted for catching fish in the water.
C2 Experts recommend creating more protected areas for gharials to thrive in the wild.
adjective relating to or characteristic of the gharial
A1 The gharial habitat is being protected by conservation efforts.
A2 Tourists were excited to catch a glimpse of the rare gharial in the river.
B1 The gharial population has been steadily increasing due to successful breeding programs.
B2 Researchers are studying the behavior of gharials in the wild to better understand their ecology.
C1 The gharial is a critically endangered species that requires urgent conservation action.
C2 Veterinarians are working tirelessly to rehabilitate injured gharials and release them back into the wild.
formal The gharial is a critically endangered species of crocodile found in parts of India and Nepal.
informal I saw a huge gharial sunbathing on the riverbank during my trip to the national park.
slang That gharial is one cool-looking reptile, man!
figurative His sharp wit was like the jaws of a gharial, cutting through the conversation with precision.
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