alligator clip
noun[C]
uk/ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tə ˌklɪp/us/ˈæl.ə.ɡeɪ.t̬ɚ ˌklɪp/(alsocrocodile clip)
ametalclip(= asmallobjectforfasteningthings together orholdingthem inposition)that has twopointedpartswithteeth(=rowsofpoints)joinedby ahingethatallowsit toopenandclose, often used forjoiningelectricalwiresto something:
Thebatterywasattachedto anoisygeneratorbycrocodileclips.
Yournamebadgehas analligatorclipforattachingit toyourbelt,lapel, ortrouserpocket.
asmallmetalorplasticclipthat has twolongpartsjoinedby ahingewith twopartsthat can bepressedtogether toopentheclip, used forholdingpartof someone'shairinplace:
Thehairstylistsectionsoff thehairwithalligatorclips.
Theysella set of fouralligatorclipsdecoratedwithflowersandjewels.
Compare
banana clip
butterfly clip
hair claw
- Somelightsplugin to thevehiclecigarettelighter, some havealligatorclipstoattachto abattery.
- Attach thealligatorclipto theantennaandpointit at thestation.
- Heremovedthecrocodileclipsanddisconnectedthecarbattery.
- Ananti-staticbraceletisnormallywornon thewristand has alongwirewith acrocodileclipthat youattachto somethingmetalinyouroffice.
- Sheintendedtoswitchoff thetestingmachinebutaccidentallytouchedalivecrocodileclip, giving herself anelectricshock.
Pins, clips, hooks & pegs
- banana clip
- barb
- binder clip
- bodkin
- Bulldog Clip
- butterfly clip
- crocodile clip
- drawing pin
- fishhook
- hair claw
- hair clip
- hair slide
- hook
- needle
- peg
- safety pin
- staple
- thumbtack
- tiepin
- tuning peg