Clamshell Definition

klămshĕl
clamshells
noun
clamshells
The shell of a clam.
Webster's New World
A dredging bucket, hinged like the shell of a clam.
Webster's New World

In foodservice, the white, usually styrofoam box given to consumers with take-out food.

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(music) An amphitheater, especially an outdoor amphitheater; the semi-circular acoustic backdrop behind and above the performers.

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adjective
Designating or of any of certain manufactured products designed to open and close by a hinge along one edge.
Webster's New World
Similar to the operation of a clam's shell, having a hinge with two sides closing together.
It's a clamshell antenna.
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Noun

Singular:
clamshell
Plural:
clamshells

Origin of Clamshell

Clamshell Sentence Examples

  • From it's popular clamshell design to the easy-to-use keypad layout - you won't go far wrong with the 8120.

  • The ability to close the clamshell with the screen facing inwards provides some protection for the display and the keyboard.

  • Selling Points Who wouldn't want a 3G clamshell for under £ 40?

  • It's an attractive silver clamshell phone which is stylish (apart from the external aerial) but rather heavy.

  • This easy-to-use clamshell mechanism - another Citizen ' trademark ' feature - opens fully to give easy access to the printer.

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Words Starting With

CCLCLA

Words Ending With

LLLELL

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Words Starting With C and Ending With L

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9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With C9 Letter Words Ending With L