alligator clip

== English == === Etymology === From its resemblance to an alligator's jaws. === Noun === alligator clip (plural alligator clips) (electronics) A spring-loaded metal clip, usually attached to a wire and used to create a temporary electrical connection. Synonyms: alligator clamp, (UK, Ireland, Africa, Australia) crocodile clip ==== Translations ==== === See also === === References === “alligator clip”, in OneLook Dictionary Search. alligator clip on Wikipedia.Wikipedia