clamshell
clam
ˈklæm
klām
shell
ˌʃɛl
shel
/klˈæmʃɛl/

Definition & Meaning of "clamshell"in English

Clamshell
01

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

Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
plural form
clamshells
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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