Definition of Alligator clip

1. Noun. A clip with a spring that closes the metal jaws.

Exact synonyms: Bulldog Clip
Generic synonyms: Clip
Group relationships: Clip Lead
Terms within: Jaw

Definition of Alligator clip

1. Noun. (context: electronics) A spring-loaded metal clip, usually attached to a wire and used to make temporary connections. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Alligator Clip

alliding
allied
allied health
allied health occupations
allied health personnel
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allied reflexes
allies
alligate
alligated
alligates
alligation
alligations
alligator
alligator apple
alligator clip (current term)
alligator clips
alligator forceps
alligator gar
alligator lizard
alligator pear
alligator skin
alligator snapper
alligator snapping turtle
alligator weed
alligator wrench
alligatored
alligatorfish
alligatorid

Literary usage of Alligator clip

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1. Energy by Katy Allen (2002)
"Show students how to use an alligator clip to attach a copper strip to the ... Instruct students to clip the free end of the alligator clip attached to the ..."

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