alligator clip
noun [ C ] uk/ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tə ˌklɪp/ us/ˈæl.ə.ɡeɪ.t̬ɚ ˌklɪp/
(also crocodile clip)鳄鱼夹;接线夹
a metal clip (= a small object for fastening things together or holding them in position) that has two pointed parts with teeth (= rows of points) joined by a hinge that allows it to open and close, often used for joining electrical wires to something
The battery was attached to a noisy generator by crocodile clips. 电池通过鳄鱼夹连接到嘈杂的发电机上。
Your name badge has an alligator clip for attaching it to your belt, lapel, or trouser pocket. 您的名牌上有一个鳄鱼夹，可将其固定在您的腰带、翻领或裤袋上。
鳄鱼发夹：在头发造型过程中，用来为头发分不同区域的夹子。
a small metal or plastic clip that has two long parts joined by a hinge with two parts that can be pressed together to open the clip, used for holding part of someone's hair in place
The hair stylist sections off the hair with alligator clips. 发型师用鳄鱼发夹把头发分成不同区域。
They sell a set of four alligator clips decorated with flowers and jewels. 他们出售一套四个鳄鱼发夹，上面装饰着花朵和珠宝。
Compare: banana clipbutterfly cliphair claw
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- Some lights plug in to the vehicle cigarette lighter, some have alligator clips to attach to a battery.
- Attach the alligator clip to the antenna and point it at the station.
- He removed the crocodile clips and disconnected the car battery.
- An anti-static bracelet is normally worn on the wrist and has a long wire with a crocodile clip that you attach to something metal in your office.
- She intended to switch off the testing machine but accidentally touched a live crocodile clip, giving herself an electric shock.