alligator clip
Serrated electrical clamp
An alligator clip is a spring-loaded metal clip with serrated jaws that grip like an alligator's teeth.
Used in electronics to make temporary electrical connections, it attaches to wires or terminals without soldering: Connect the alligator clips to the battery terminals.
The jaws are often covered in colored plastic insulation.
Pullover or pinafore dress
- breadboardSolderless circuit-building platform
- circuitClosed electrical pathway
- multimeterCombined electrical measuring device
- crocodile clipToothed spring clamp for wires
terminal · probe · test lead · banana plug · connection · conductor · voltage · resistance
Mouth's bony framework
- spring-loadedPowered by compressed coil
- teethEnamel-covered chewing structures
- serratedHaving toothlike projections
- gripSecure manual hold
pinch · clamp · bite · grasp · secure · fasten · attach · hold
Able to be unfastened
- removableCapable of being detached
- reusableFit for repeated service
- clip-onGrips to attach
- makeshiftTemporary, improvised substitute
improvised · provisional · hands-free · convenient · portable · interchangeable · adjustable
jumper
Pullover or pinafore dress
- breadboardSolderless circuit-building platform
- circuitClosed electrical pathway
- multimeterCombined electrical measuring device
crocodile clip · terminal · probe · test lead · banana plug · connection · conductor · voltage · resistance · continuity
jaws
Mouth's bony framework
- spring-loadedPowered by compressed coil
- teethEnamel-covered chewing structures
- serratedHaving toothlike projections
grip · pinch · clamp · bite · grasp · secure · fasten · attach · hold · tension
detachable
Able to be unfastened
makeshift · improvised · provisional · hands-free · convenient · portable · interchangeable · adjustable
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