clam
noun
any of various bivalve mollusks, especially certain edible species.
clamming
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present participleof clam.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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He made a living through clamming and oystering but also ran a small business called “Better Tree Service.”
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 8, 2024
For more weekend walks, try nearby options: A quick, 0.6-mile stroll up Ludlow Falls Interpretive Trail, visiting Shine Tidelands State Park at the Squamish Harbor’s entrance or picnicking and clamming at Wolfe Property State Park.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 25, 2023
We would go crabbing, occasionally catch fish, and also clamming.
From Salon ● Apr. 27, 2023
Here’s a refresher on everything you need to know about razor clamming with the fam.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 25, 2023
“I’ll come. At high tide, when I can’t be clamming anyway.”
From "Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy" by Gary D. Schmidt
