alligator

An older term for an avocado, a large-seeded tropical fruit.

"My grandmother called an avocado an alligator pear."

A large, carnivorous reptile with a broad snout, native to warm swamps.

"We spotted an alligator basking on the riverbank."

A spring-loaded metal clip with serrated jaws, for temporary electrical use.

"He connected the circuit with an alligator clip."