A clip used with an antistatic wrist strap that gets its name from looking like an alligators mouth. Alligator clips attach wrist straps to a computer case or other antistatic equipment. The picture is an example of what an alligator clip looks like attached to a computer case.

Hardware terms, Wrist strap

When connecting an alligator clip to a computer case, make sure it is an unpainted surface and is metal and not plastic.

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