round clam

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noun

quahog.

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Origin of round clam

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45

Words nearby round clam

round arch, round-arm, roundball, round barrow, round character, round clam, round dance, round down, rounded, roundel, roundelay

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How to use round clam in a sentence

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But others say a still-unidentified man likely fired the round that caused a lethal head wound.
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Of course, considerations of weight have to be taken into account, but the more mould round the roots the better.
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Mr. Jones swung round a large iron key he held in his hand, and light dawned upon him.
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Sol got up, slowly; took a backward step into the yard; filled his lungs, opened his mouth, made his eyes round.
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British Dictionary definitions for round clam

round clam

noun

another name for the quahog

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