clam
Translation
clam
Examples
We had steamed clams for dinner.
We had steamed clams for dinner.
He's happy as a clam at high tide.
He's happy as a clam at high tide.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) clam a bivalve mollusk We had steamed clams for dinner.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bivalve, mollusk
Etymology
From Old English 'clamm', meaning 'a bond or fetter', referring to how the shells clamp shut.
Memory Tips
Imagine a clam 'clamping' its shell shut tightly.