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clamshell

clams·hell

US/ˈklæˌmʃɛl/ uncommon dated slang us

noun

1.

the shell of a clam

2.

a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam

Synonyms

Origin

From clam + shell.

Phrases

  • clamshell phone

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