CLAM

Clam

A clam is a generic term for many kinds of bivalve molluscs, some of which are edible.

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clam

Noun

  1. A bivalve mollusk of many kinds, especially those that are edible; as, the long clam (), the quahog or round clam (Venus mercenaria), the sea clam or hen clam (), and other species of the United States. The name is said to have been given originally to the , a huge East Indian bivalve.
  2. Strong pincers or forceps.
  3. A kind of vise, usually of wood.
  4. A dollar (usually used in the plural). Possibly originating from the term wampum.
  5. A Scientologist.

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. A crash or clangor made by ringing all the bells of a chime at once.

Noun (etymology 3)

  1. clamminess; moisture

Verb

  1. To dig for clams.

Verb (etymology 2)

  1. To produce, in bellringing, a clam or clangor; to cause to clang.

Verb (etymology 3)

  1. To be moist or glutinous; to stick; to adhere.
  2. To clog, as with glutinous or viscous matter.


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