clamshell
clam
ˈklæm
klām
shell
ˌʃɛl
shel
British pronunciation
/klˈæmʃɛl/

Definition & Meaning of "clamshell"in English

Clamshell
01

the bivalve shell of a clam, characterized by two symmetrical halves that hinge together

example
Examples
The clamshell protects the soft body of the clam from predators and environmental factors.
02

a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam

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