Definition of Soft-shell clam

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

Exact synonyms: Long-neck Clam, Steamer, Steamer Clam
Group relationships: Long-neck Clam, Mya Arenaria, Steamer, Steamer Clam
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, Steamer, Steamer Clam
Generic synonyms: Clam
Group relationships: Genus Mya, Mya
Terms within: Long-neck Clam, Steamer, Steamer Clam

Lexicographical Neighbors of Soft-shell Clam

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soft-boiled
soft-cast steel
soft-coated wheaten terrier
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soft-cover book
soft-finned
soft-finned fish
soft-footed
soft-hearted
soft-nosed
soft-pedal
soft-shelled
soft-shelled crab
soft-shelled turtle
soft-shell clam (current term)
soft-shell crab
soft-shoe
soft-shoe dancing
soft-shoe shuffle
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softa
softas
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softball

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