alligator clamp
Serrated electrical connector
An alligator clamp is a spring-loaded metal clip with serrated jaws that grip like an alligator's teeth.
Used in electrical work to make temporary connections, they attach to wires or terminals without soldering: Connect the alligator clamp to the battery terminal.
Also called alligator clip or crocodile clip.
Bone holding teeth
- springRecoiling metal spiral
- tensionStretched or strained state
- bitePierce with teeth
- claspSecuring device that clicks
grip · pinch · secure · hold · teeth · serrated · pivot · pressure
Closed electrical pathway
- voltageElectrical potential difference
- multimeterCombined electrical measuring device
- continuityUninterrupted progression or coherence
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
wiring · terminal · connector · test lead · jumper wire · battery · grounding · probe
Hard conductive solid
- chromeReflective metal coating
- steelCarbon-hardened iron alloy
- copperReddish-brown metallic element
- nickel-platedCoated with five-cent metal
insulated · corrosion-resistant · conductive · durable · zinc · coated · plated · heavy-duty
Craftsman's heavy-duty surface
- repairRestore to working order
- diySelf-made, abbreviated
- tinkeringCasual, unskilled adjusting
- hobbyistRecreational pursuer of interests
prototyping · maker · garage · toolbox · test equipment · lab · bench work · crafting
jaw
Bone holding teeth
clasp · grip · pinch · secure · hold · teeth · serrated · pivot · pressure · quick connect
circuit
Closed electrical pathway
- voltageElectrical potential difference
- multimeterCombined electrical measuring device
- continuityUninterrupted progression or coherence
resistance · wiring · terminal · connector · test lead · jumper wire · battery · grounding · probe · oscilloscope
metal
Hard conductive solid
nickel-plated · insulated · corrosion-resistant · conductive · durable · zinc · coated · plated · heavy-duty · industrial
workbench
Craftsman's heavy-duty surface
hobbyist · prototyping · maker · garage · toolbox · test equipment · lab · bench work · crafting · project
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