razor clam
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of razor clam
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
Example Sentences
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He pulls the razor clam out; its oblong body fits perfectly in the palm of his hand.
From Literature
The state is about a month out from the start of razor clam harvest reopening, and several more months from the opening of Dungeness season.
From Seattle Times
Fradkin had spent the early morning down on the beach, researching its razor clam population — which has been lagging behind other nearby clam beds — and joined Zipp for coffee.
From Seattle Times
The Department of Fish and Wildlife announced the opening of Copalis Beach for three days of razor clam digs after testing showed acceptable levels of domoic acid.
From Seattle Times
Shellfish managers test the razor clam population regularly before giving the green light to any upcoming clam digs and recently found unsafe levels of domoic acid.
From Seattle Times
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