Definition of Steamer clam

1. Noun. A clam that is usually steamed in the shell.

Exact synonyms: Long-neck Clam, Soft-shell Clam, Steamer
Group relationships: Long-neck Clam, Mya Arenaria, Soft-shell Clam, Steamer
Generic synonyms: Clam
Derivative terms: Steam

2. Noun. An edible clam with thin oval-shaped shell found in coastal regions of the United States and Europe.
Exact synonyms: Long-neck Clam, Mya Arenaria, Soft-shell Clam, Steamer
Generic synonyms: Clam
Group relationships: Genus Mya, Mya
Terms within: Long-neck Clam, Soft-shell Clam, Steamer

Lexicographical Neighbors of Steamer Clam

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steam turbines
steam up
steam whistle
steambath
steambaths
steamboat
steamboating
steamboatings
steamboatman
steamboatmen
steamboats
steamed
steamed pudding
steamer
steamer clam (current term)
steamer duck
steamered
steamering
steamers
steamfitter
steamfitters
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steamfittings
steamie
steamier
steamies
steamiest
steamily
steaminess

Literary usage of Steamer clam

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Marine Engineer and Naval Architect edited by [Anonymus AC02767386] (1900)
"Sir W. Gray & Co. have obtained the contract for repairs to the large oil steamer Clam, which was stranded on ..."

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