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A crocodile clip or alligator clip [1] is a plier-like spring-tensioned metal clip with elongated, serrated jaws that is used for creating a temporary electrical connection. This simple mechanical device gets its name from the resemblance of its serrated jaws to the toothed jaws of a crocodile or alligator .
Oppose per ENGVAR and RETAIN, unless someone can convince me that "alligator clip" is a distinct thing in British English. I have always heard them called "crocodile clips". Spinning Spark 22:47, 30 July 2015 (UTC) Comment. "Alligator clip" was the name given to this device when it was invented in 1908. The company that invented it (Mueller ...
Crocodile clip, or alligator clip, a temporary electrical connector; Hair clip, a device for holding hair together or attaching materials such as caps to the hair; Money clip, a device for storing cash and credit cards in a very compact fashion; Paper clip, a device for holding several sheets of paper together; Rail clip, a rail fastener
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The shaft length varies up to one meter, is predominantly 8 to 12 cm. Only the top mouth opens alligator-like. (in US therefore has the medical term "Alligator Mouth" or "Hartmann Alligator Forceps" enforced. A common name also is "Crocodile forceps" [2]). The standard length of the muzzle from the front hinge implementation is 1.5 cm or 1 cm.
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