clip vs alligator clip

alligator clip vs clip

clip and alligator clip both are nouns.

clip is a verb but alligator clip is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
clip	Yes	No	Yes	No
alligator clip	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, alligator clip is a hyponym of clip; that is, alligator clip is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than clip:

clip: any of various small fasteners used to hold loose articles together
alligator clip: a clip with a spring that closes the metal jaws

Other hyponyms of clip include bicycle clip, trouser clip, bulldog clip, hair slide, gem clip, paper clip, paperclip.

clip (noun)	alligator clip (noun)
the act of clipping or snipping	a clip with a spring that closes the metal jaws
a sharp slanting blow
a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun
any of various small fasteners used to hold loose articles together
an article of jewelry that can be clipped onto a hat or dress
an instance or single occasion for some event

clip (verb)	alligator clip (verb)
terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent
attach with a clip
sever or remove by pinching or snipping
cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
run at a moderately swift pace

Difference between clip and alligator clip

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.