- present tense form of clam (3rd person singular).
clams
Example Sentences
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They must also clear algae from the nets protecting clams from invasive blue crabs, which arrived from North America in recent years.
From Barron's • Jun. 27, 2026
One night he treated friends to shrimp, clams, fried potatoes and ouzo on the waterfront, upsetting elderly, likely famished, passersby.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Hutchings uses scallops, large shrimp and fish fillets, but other options like oysters, lobster tails, crabs, mussels and clams are perfectly acceptable.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
Affected raw oysters were sold in Washington, while the Manila clams were distributed to restaurants and retailers in California, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, New York, Oregon and Washington, according to the FDA.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026
“It’s a good habit. It’s important to express thanks to those that help us survive. And our clams have always done that. They’ve always fed and nurtured our people.”
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
