Hard-shell Clam (Noun)
Meaning 1
Atlantic coast round clams with hard shells; large clams usually used for chowders or other clam dishes.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The Atlantic coast is known for its abundance of round clams with hard shells, commonly referred to as hard-shell clams.
- In the coastal town, the local fishermen made a living by harvesting hard-shell clams to sell to restaurants for their famous clam chowder.
- The recipe called for freshly shucked hard-shell clams, which the chef obtained from a local seafood market.
- The large hard-shell clams were perfect for the New England clam bake, and the guests raved about the flavorful dish.
- At the seafood market, the vendor was busy sorting through a batch of freshly harvested hard-shell clams, preparing them for the day's customers.
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Meaning 2
An edible American clam; the heavy shells were used as money by some American Indians.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.