alligator clip

English Thesaurus

1. a clip with a spring that closes the metal jaws (noun.artifact)

hypernym	:	clip,
definition	:	any of various small fasteners used to hold loose articles together (noun.artifact)

part holonym	:	jaw,
definition	:	holding device consisting of one or both of the opposing parts of a tool that close to hold an object (noun.artifact)

part meronym	:	clip lead,
definition	:	a short piece of wire with alligator clips on both ends (noun.artifact)