a metal object with sharp teeth that is shaped like an alligator’s head and is used for connecting an electrical cable to something such as a battery. The usual American word is alligator clip.
Synonyms and related words
Equipment for connecting pieces of electrical equipment
adapter
alligator clip
cable
crocodile clip
noun countable mainly British
US
Word Forms
singular
crocodile clip
plural
crocodile clips
DEFINITIONS1
1
an alligator clip
Synonyms and related words
Equipment for connecting pieces of electrical equipment