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clam

[klæm]

clam Definition

  • 1a type of shellfish that can be eaten, with a shell that is usually oval or triangular and has a rough surface
  • 2to refuse to talk or answer questions

Using clam: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "clam" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I ordered a bowl of clam chowder.

  • Example

    The beach was covered in clam shells.

  • Example

    He clammed up when I asked him about his ex-girlfriend.

  • Example

    She clammed her mouth shut and refused to speak.

clam Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for clam

Phrases with clam

  • very happy and content

    Example

    After finishing her project, she was happy as a clam.

  • clam up

    to become silent or refuse to talk

    Example

    Whenever I ask him about his past, he clams up.

  • not at all open or communicative

    Example

    He's as open as a clam about his personal life.

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Summary: clam in Brief

A 'clam' [klæm] is a type of shellfish that can be eaten, with a shell that is usually oval or triangular and has a rough surface. It can also mean to refuse to talk or answer questions, as in 'He clammed up when I asked him about his ex-girlfriend.' Other phrases include 'happy as a clam,' meaning very happy and content, and 'clam up,' meaning to become silent or refuse to talk.

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