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clam

UK/klæm/US/klæm/
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Definitions

n.

An edible bivalve mollusk that lives buried in sand or mud

蛤蜊,蚌

v.

To dig for clams in sand or mud

挖蛤蜊

Root Breakdown

Native English
clamother
=clam

Common Collocations

  • 1.clam chowder蛤蜊浓汤
  • 2.clam shell蛤蜊壳

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Fresh clams are a popular ingredient in New England chowder.

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