clam
Translation
clam
Examples
We dug for clams on the beach.
We dug for clams on the beach.
He's happy as a clam.
He's happy as a clam.
Grammar Patterns
a/the ((clam)) a bivalve mollusk. We ate steamed clams for dinner.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bivalve, mollusk
Etymology
From Old English 'clamm', meaning 'fetter, bond', referring to how the shells clamp shut.
Memory Tips
Imagine a clam 'clamping' its shell shut. The sound is similar.