- 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
Affected raw oysters were sold in Washington, while the Manila clams were distributed to restaurants and retailers in California, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, New York, Oregon and Washington, according to the FDA.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026
Matijevich prefers using fresh clams, which are added after the carrots, celery and leeks have been sautéed.
From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026
The shovel brought butter clams, sticks, and sea worms up with it.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
