Definition of surf clam
: any of various typically rather large surf-dwelling edible clams (family Mactridae)
especially
: a common clam (Spisula solidissima) of the Atlantic coast chiefly from Nova Scotia to South Carolina
Test Your Vocabulary
Which Word Does Not Belong?
-
- Which of these words does not mean "nonsense"?

Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZ
A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share surf clam
Time Traveler for surf clam
The first known use of surf clam was in 1884
See more words from the same year