alligator clamps
Toothed electrical connectors
Alligator clamps are spring-loaded metal clips with serrated jaws that grip like an alligator's bite.
They're used to make temporary electrical connections—jumper cables use large ones, while smaller versions appear in electronics testing.
Also called alligator clips or crocodile clips.
- jawsMouth's bony framework
- bitePierce with teeth
- teethEnamel-covered chewing structures
- electricalInvolving conducted current
- contactCommunication or physical touch
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