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Clamshell
01
the bivalve shell of a clam, characterized by two symmetrical halves that hinge together
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
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
