Meaning of the word "alligator clip" in English

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alligator clip

US /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tər klɪp/
UK /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tər klɪp/
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Noun

1.

a clip with long, toothed jaws that is sprung shut, used for making temporary electrical connections or for holding things together

Example:
He used an alligator clip to connect the battery to the circuit.
The loose wires were held together with an alligator clip.
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