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n A bivalve mollusk of many kinds, especially those that are edible; as, the long clam ((taxlink|Mya arenaria|species)), the quahog or round clam (Venus mercenaria), the sea clam or hen clam ((taxlink|Spisula solidissima|species)), and other species of the United States. The name is said to have been given originally to the (taxlink|Tridacna gigas|species), a huge East Indian bivalve.

n Strong pincers or forceps.

n A kind of vise, usually of wood.

n (US|slang) A dollar (usually used in the plural). Possibly originating from the term wampum.

n (slang|derogatory) A Scientologist.

v To dig for clams.

v To produce, in bellringing, a clam or clangor; to cause to clang.