clam

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /klæm/

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Noun

Singular clam

Plural clams

Clams

1. (countable) A clam is a type of shellfish with a hard shell and a small opening that allows the flow of nutrients in and out of it.
2. (US) (slang) (usually plural) A clam is a dollar.
3. (slang) (vulgar) A clam is a vagina.

Verb

Plain form clam

Third-person singular clams

Past tense clammed

Past participle clammed

Present participle clamming

1. (intransitive) If a person clams, they dig for clams.