- present tense form of clam (3rd person singular).
clams
Example Sentences
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Clams can be difficult to find, but an industrious otter can scrounge up dozens of marine snails, then eat them all in one sitting.
From Science Magazine • May 15, 2024
The researchers found that the levels of Vitamin B12 in the Naked Clams were higher than in most other bivalves -- and almost twice the amount found in blue mussels.
From Science Daily • Nov. 20, 2023
Clams, oysters, mussels and many species of fish are in decline.
From New York Times • May 15, 2023
For decades, the logs have washed up on shore, often after serving as a home for Teredo Clams.
From Seattle Times • May 5, 2023
Clams and mussels exploded in number; they also grew larger.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
