crocodile clip
noun/ˈkrɒkədaɪl klɪp/
/ˈkrɑːkədaɪl klɪp/
(especially British English) (also alligator clip especially North American English)
- an object with sharp teeth that is used for holding things together. It is held closed by a spring and you press the ends of it together to open it.
- Use the crocodile clips to attach the cables to the battery.
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