clams

Variant of clam

clam Definition

clam (klam)

noun pl. clams or clam

any of various hard-shell, usually edible, bivalve mollusks, some of which live in the shallows of the sea, others in fresh water
the soft, edible part of such a mollusk
Informal a reticent or taciturn person
☆ clamshell (sense )
☆ Slang
1. a dollar
2. Jazz a misplayed note

Etymology: < obs. clam, clamp (< OE clamm, bond, fetter: for IE base see climb); with ref. to the action of the shells

intransitive verb clammed, clamming clam′·ming

to dig, or go digging, for clams

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clam Idioms

clam up

☆

Informal to keep silent or refuse to talk

clams Usage Examples

Converse of object

include: Seals Web Page Bearded Seals are a non-migratory Arctic species that feed on mollusks including clams.
add: Lower the heat and add the clams, place the lid on and cook until they open.
oyster: Hours i played message out every day along lakeside drive oysters clams and.
cook: Food and Wine Matches: Big prawns cooked simply, clams, some fish and pasta dishes too.

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