noun
- plural of clam; marine mollusks with two hinged shells
- money
Usage: slang
verb
- third person singular present of clam; to dig for clams
- third person singular present of clam; to become silent
Usage: informal
Examples
- We gathered fresh clams from the beach at low tide.
- The restaurant serves steamed clams with garlic butter.
- He doesn’t have enough clams to buy that car.
- She clams up whenever anyone asks about her past.
- The fisherman clams along the shore every morning.
- These clams are perfect for making chowder.
- I need more clams to pay for dinner tonight.