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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A spring-loaded clip with serrated jaws, often used to make temporary electrical connections.
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- noun electronics A
spring -loadedmetal clip , usually attached to awire and used to make temporary connections.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a clip with a spring that closes the metal jaws
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