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clam

/klæm/

clam up

Translations

clamnoun

clams

/klæm/

моллюск

The clam was found in the shallow waters of the bay.

Моллюск был найден в мелководье залива.

двустворчатый моллюск

The chef prepared a dish using fresh bivalve clams.

Шеф-повар приготовил блюдо, используя свежие двустворчатые моллюски.

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Synonyms

clamverb

clammed

Past Simple

clammed

Past Participle

clamming

Gerund

/klæm/

зажимать

He clammed the lid shut to keep the contents secure.

Он зажал крышку, чтобы содержимое было в безопасности.

замолчать

She clammed up when asked about her past.

Она замолчала, когда её спросили о прошлом.

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clamadjective

/klæm/

Used attributively to describe food, dishes or products made with or containing clams (e.g., "clam chowder").

Definitions

clamnoun

A marine bivalve mollusk with shells of equal size, often found buried in sand or mud.

We collected clams from the beach for our seafood dinner.

A dollar (slang term).

He only had a few clams left in his wallet after the shopping spree.

A person who is secretive or silent.

She was a clam during the meeting, not sharing any of her thoughts.

The edible flesh of a clam, used as food.

Add diced clam to the sauce just before serving.

clamverb

To dig for or gather clams.

Every summer, we go to the beach to clam during low tide.

clamadjective

Made with, containing, or relating to clams.

We ordered a bowl of hearty clam chowder.