alligator clip

noun

Etymology

From its resemblance to an alligator's jaws.

Definitions

  1. A spring-loaded metal clip, usually attached to a wire and used to create a temporary…

    A spring-loaded metal clip, usually attached to a wire and used to create a temporary electrical connection.

The neighborhood

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