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Dictionary definition of CLAM

1clam n
:CLAMP, CLASP clam


clam 1a: a incurrent orifice, b siphon, c excurrent orifice, d mantle, e shell, f foot



2clam n, often attrib
1a
: any of numerous edible marine bivalve mollusks living in sand or mud
 b
: a freshwater mussel
2
: a stolid or closemouthed person
3
: CLAMSHELL
4
: DOLLAR 3

3clam vi clammed; clam.ming
:to gather clams esp. by digging
-- clam.mer n

 
 
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