Definition of Clam
Clam
clam
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
an edible mollusk that lives in sand or water in a marine or freshwater environment, characterized by two shells of equal sizes;
e.g. Clam chowder is a popular dish in many New England restaurants.
(noun)
in informal usage, a person who is withdrawn and shy and who thus doesn't talk much;
e.g. He was a clam when interviewed, and we didn't obtain much information from him.
(verb)
in American usage, to collect or gather edible two-shelled mollusks (clams), especially by digging for them in the sand;
e.g. This afternoon, we will go clam by the beach.
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