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Definition of clam

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Clam (v. t.) A bivalve mollusk of many kinds, especially those that are edible; as, the long clam (Mya arenaria), the quahog or round clam (Venus mercenaria), the sea clam or hen clam (Spisula solidissima), and other species of the United States. The name is said to have been given originally to the Tridacna gigas, a huge East Indian bivalve..

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Bivalve :: Bivalve (n.) A mollusk having a shell consisting of two lateral plates or valves joined together by an elastic ligament at the hinge, which is usually strengthened by prominences called teeth. The shell is closed by the contraction of two transverse muscles attached to the inner surface, as in the clam, -- or by one, as in the oyster. See Mollusca..

Clam :: Clam (v. i.) To be moist or glutinous; to stick; to adhere.

Hey :: Hey (interj.) An exclamation of joy, surprise, or encouragement..

Half-clammed :: Half-clammed (a.) Half-filled.

La :: La (interj.) An exclamation of surprise; -- commonly followed by me; as, La me!.

Faugh :: Faugh (interj.) An exclamation of contempt, disgust, or abhorrence..

Klamaths :: Klamaths (n. pl.) A collective name for the Indians of several tribes formerly living along the Klamath river, in California and Oregon, but now restricted to a reservation at Klamath Lake; -- called also Clamets and Hamati..

Vociferant :: Vociferant (a.) Noisy; clamorous.

Clamored :: Clamored (imp. & p. p.) of Clamo.

Clamp :: Clamp (n.) One of a pair of movable pieces of lead, or other soft material, to cover the jaws of a vise and enable it to grasp without bruising..

Clamp :: Clamp (n.) A thick plank on the inner part of a ship's side, used to sustain the ends of beams..

Ecphonesis :: Ecphonesis (n.) An animated or passionate exclamation.

Keeper :: Keeper (n.) A ring, strap, clamp, or any device for holding an object in place; as: (a) The box on a door jamb into which the bolt of a lock protrudes, when shot. (b) A ring serving to keep another ring on the finger. (c) A loop near the buckle of a strap to receive the end of the strap..

Clamber :: Clamber (v. i.) To climb with difficulty, or with hands and feet; -- also used figuratively..

Leve :: Leve (v. t.) To grant; -- used esp. in exclamations or prayers followed by a dependent clause.

Done :: Done (a.) Given; executed; issued; made public; -- used chiefly in the clause giving the date of a proclamation or public act.

Proclamation :: Proclamation (n.) The act of proclaiming; official or general notice; publication.

Shout :: Shout (v. t.) To treat with shouts or clamor.

Clamp :: Clamp (n.) A mass of bricks heaped up to be burned; or of ore for roasting, or of coal for coking..

Clambering :: Clambering (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Clambe.