crocodile clip
noun [ C ] /ˈkrɒk.ə.daɪl ˌklɪp/ /ˈkrɑː.kə.daɪl ˌklɪp/
弹簧线夹，鳄鱼嘴夹
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. 电池用鳄鱼夹连接在一个噪音很大的发电机上。
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- He removed the crocodile clips and disconnected the car battery.
- The wires are attached to the terminal using small crocodile clips.
- 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 her an electric shock.