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clam


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verb
clammedclam·ming

Definition of CLAM

intransitive verb
: to gather clams especially by digging
— clam·mer \ˈkla-mər\ noun
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First Known Use of CLAM

1636

Other Hunting and Fishing Terms

chum, covert, creel, flense, pitfall, seine, skulk, spoor, trawl

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