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clam

/klæm/

clam up

clamnoun

clams

/klæm/

Translations

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.

Additional translations

ракушка

молчун

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

clamverb

clammed

Past Simple

clammed

Past Participle

clamming

Gerund

/klæm/

Translations

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.

Additional translations

замурлыкать

Definitions

To dig for or gather clams.

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

Synonyms

clamadjective

/klæm/

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

Definitions

Made with, containing, or relating to clams.

We ordered a bowl of hearty clam chowder.