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clams Definition and Meaning in English (clams definition)

noun
Synonyms:bivalvesmollusks
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Clams definition: Clams are bivalve mollusks that live in sand or mud, often harvested for food.

Definitions of Clams

  1. 1noun

    Clams are bivalve mollusks that live in sand or mud, often harvested for food.

  2. 2noun(slang)

    In informal slang, 'clams' refers to a sum of money, typically in dollars.

Example Sentences

casual

“We dug for clams on the beach at low tide.”

informal

“He paid a thousand clams for that old car.”

Synonyms

bivalvesmollusks

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past participleclammed
gerundclamming
nounclam
adjectiveclammy

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Clams definition: Clams are bivalve mollusks that live in sand or mud, often harvested for food.
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'Clams' translates to 'clams' in English. Clams definition: Clams are bivalve mollusks that live in sand or mud, often harvested for food.
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