razor clam

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noun

any bivalve mollusk of the family Solenidae, especially of the genus Ensis, having a long, rectangular, slightly curved shell.

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Also called jackknife clam.

Origin of razor clam

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

Words nearby razor clam

razor, razorback, razorbill auk, razor-billed auk, razorblade, razor clam, razor-cut, razorfish, razor-shell, razor wire, razz

How to use razor clam in a sentence

Their jagged edges and razor sharp teeth make you stand a little further back then normal.
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Many of the so-called “razor-close” races in key states were never truly competitive.
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But as soon as she pressed the razor blade against her neck, the guard lowered the gun.
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Factors like these are especially hard on restaurants, which tend to operate on razor-thin profit margins.
High Rents Are Killing the Restaurant Capital|Will Doig|October 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST

You see this a lot when individuals who are accused of something decide to clam up, often under the advice of their attorney.
Untruth and Consequences in Ferguson|Matt Lewis|October 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The cigar store had a counter display of a bargain buy of razor blades combined with some unknown brand of shaving cream.
Hooded Detective, Volume III No. 2, January, 1942|Various
The recovery of the oyster, clam and other edible shell-fish is also a feature of the work which the Lake Company has in view.
The Wonder Book of Knowledge|Various
Taking the precaution to remove his razor, Lillyston locked the door upon him, and determined at once to get medical advice.
Julian Home|Dean Frederic W. Farrar
There are attacks that may be cured by the razor-strop or a bucket of cold water, but these are exceptional.
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The little fellow watched him closely during the process, and noticed where the man put his razor and brush.
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