ALLIGATOR CLIP

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does alligator clip mean? 

• ALLIGATOR CLIP (noun)
  The noun ALLIGATOR CLIP has 1 sense:

1. a clip with a spring that closes the metal jaws

  Familiarity information: ALLIGATOR CLIP used as a noun is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• ALLIGATOR CLIP (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

A clip with a spring that closes the metal jaws

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

alligator clip; bulldog clip

Hypernyms ("alligator clip" is a kind of...):

clip (any of various small fasteners used to hold loose articles together)

Meronyms (parts of "alligator clip"):

jaw (holding device consisting of one or both of the opposing parts of a tool that close to hold an object)

Holonyms ("alligator clip" is a part of...):

clip lead (a short piece of wire with alligator clips on both ends)