Looking for the meaning of the word CLAM in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CLAM with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Clam
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 16th century: apparently from earlier clam ‘a clamp’, from Old English clam, clamm ‘a bond or bondage’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch klemme, German Klemme, also to clamp
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
klam
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a marine bivalve mollusc with shells of equal size.
Short Definition:marine bivalve mollusc with shells of equal size
Definition:
a dollar.
Short Definition:dollar
Word: Clam
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
klam
Dialects: British English
Definition:
dig for or collect clams
Short Definition:dig for or collect clams
Examples:- the beaches are ideal for beachcombing, clamming, and observing wildlife
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