Alligator clip
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-000161
A spring-loaded electrical connector with serrated jaws, resembling an alligator's mouth, used for making temporary electrical connections. It provides a secure grip on terminals, wires, or components for testing, prototyping, or charging applications. These clips are commonly insulated with plastic or rubber sleeves to prevent accidental short circuits.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-000161 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Industrial supplies, equipment, and components |
| Synonyms | alligator clamp; crocodile clip |
| References | alligator clip - definition and meaning (Wordnik) |
| Translations | German: Krokodilklemme; Spanish: pinza de cocodrilo; French: pince crocodile |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-000161",
"term": "Alligator clip",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A spring-loaded electrical connector with serrated jaws, resembling an alligator's mouth, used for making temporary electrical connections. It provides a secure grip on terminals, wires, or components for testing, prototyping, or charging applications. These clips are commonly insulated with plastic or rubber sleeves to prevent accidental short circuits.",
"synonyms": [
"alligator clamp",
"crocodile clip"
],
"subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
"references": [
"alligator clip - definition and meaning (Wordnik)"
],
"translations": {
"de": "Krokodilklemme",
"es": "pinza de cocodrilo",
"fr": "pince crocodile"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/alligator-clip/"
}
Record 169 of 7,291 in Industrial and trades terminology (MLC-0113). Request the full dataset.