Clam Meaning and Definition


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What is the definition Clam? What is its meaning in the dictionary? Derivations, Example sentences, Related sentences, Antonyms, Synonyms, Words ending with Clam, Words starting with Clam, How to pronounce and more...

Clam meaning

Word: Clam

How to pronounce: klæm

Noun

Definitions:

1. A marine bivalve mollusk with shells of equal size.

Example sentences: "Their tricuspid teeth (three sharp points per tooth) are especially adapted to feed on organisms with hard shells such as clams, snails, crabs and shrimp."

2. A dollar.

3. A shy or withdrawn person.

Intransitive verb

Definitions:

1. Dig for or collect clams.

Example sentences: "The beaches are ideal for beachcombing, clamming, and observing wildlife"


Synonyms:

mollusk

shellfish

mollusc

cockle

conch

barnacle

mollusca

shell

bivalve

limpet


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Clam in Other Languages...

Spanish:

German: Muschel

French: Palourde

Italian: Vongola

Turkish: Midye


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