Equipment for connecting pieces of electrical equipment
adapter
alligator clip
cable
alligator clip
noun countable
US
Word Forms
singular
alligator clip
plural
alligator clips
DEFINITIONS1
1
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 British word is crocodile clip.
Synonyms and related words
Equipment for connecting pieces of electrical equipment