- present tense form of clam (3rd person singular).
clams
Example Sentences
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They must also clear algae from the nets protecting clams from invasive blue crabs, which arrived from North America in recent years.
From Barron's • Jun. 27, 2026
One night he treated friends to shrimp, clams, fried potatoes and ouzo on the waterfront, upsetting elderly, likely famished, passersby.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
The West Hollywood clam shack conjures Rhode Island on the West Coast, be it with clams of all kinds, lobster cooked just right or oysters treated with reverence.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
Matijevich prefers using fresh clams, which are added after the carrots, celery and leeks have been sautéed.
From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026
We stepped into our rubber overalls, pulled on our rubber gloves, and started winching in crab pots, dumping out crabs, and refilling the bait holders with clams.
From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings
