clam-flat

or clam flat

[ klam-flat ]

noun

, New England.

1. a level stretch of mud, exposed by the tide, where clams burrow.

Example Sentences

Had he not knownin a momentwhat it was that shot water up through the holes in the clam flat?

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This is an exceptionally fine natural clam flat, and if properly cultivated its production would be immensely increased.

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In other words, 325 acres of good clam flat is allowed to remain practically barren.

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Dighton has a very limited area of clam flat, comprising only about 10 acres.

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I can sprawl on that seaweed and be as comfortable as a gull on a clam flat.

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