alligator clip
US /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tər klɪp/
UK /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tər klɪp/
1.
caimán, pinza de cocodrilo
a clip with long, toothed jaws that is sprung shut, used for making temporary electrical connections or for holding things together
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He used an alligator clip to connect the battery to the circuit.
Usó un caimán para conectar la batería al circuito.
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The loose wires were held together with an alligator clip.
Los cables sueltos se sujetaron con un caimán.