clamshell Meaning & Definition
What Does Clamshell Mean?
Clamshell is a noun that means The shell of a clam. It can also mean Any object that, in (literal or figurative) resemblance to the shell of a clam, has a hinge on one edge and two surfaces that close together. A dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam. In food service, the closing box (usually styrofoam but sometimes cardboard) given to consumers with takeout food. A hinged case for a video tape, cassette tape, or video game cartridge. A person's mouth. As a verb, it means To deform a die in a shape resembling the shell of a clam, as a result of uneven extrusion pressure.
Quick Facts About Clamshell
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | grapple |
| Plural | clamshells |
| Verb forms | clamshells, clamshelling, clamshelled |
Clamshell Definition (Noun)
- The shell of a clam.
- Any object that, in (literal or figurative) resemblance to the shell of a clam, has a hinge on one edge and two surfaces that close together.
A dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam.
In food service, the closing box (usually styrofoam but sometimes cardboard) given to consumers with takeout food.
A hinged case for a video tape, cassette tape, or video game cartridge.
A person's mouth.
Shut your clamshell!
- A dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam.
- In food service, the closing box (usually styrofoam but sometimes cardboard) given to consumers with takeout food.
- A hinged case for a video tape, cassette tape, or video game cartridge.
- A person's mouth.
Shut your clamshell!
- Any object with some other resemblance to either one or both halves of the shell of a clam. An amphitheater, especially an outdoor amphitheater; the semi-circular acoustic backdrop behind and above the performers.
- An amphitheater, especially an outdoor amphitheater; the semi-circular acoustic backdrop behind and above the performers.
Clamshell as a Verb
- To deform a die in a shape resembling the shell of a clam, as a result of uneven extrusion pressure.
- To dig out by means of a clamshell (dredging bucket).
- To compress or flatten underwater debris so as to avoid blocking a channel.
- To open or close by means of a hinge, similar to the way a clamshell opens and closes.
Synonyms of Clamshell
Clamshell synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Clamshell
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Clamshell in a Sentence
Shut your clamshell!
Word Forms & Grammar
clamshell (plural clamshells)
clamshell (third-person singular simple present clamshells, present participle clamshelling, simple past and past participle clamshelled)
Words That Rhyme With Clamshell
Origin of Clamshell
From clam + shell.
Frequently Asked Questions About Clamshell
Is clamshell a noun or a verb?
Clamshell is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for clamshell?
You can replace clamshell with words such as grapple. See the full list of clamshell synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of clamshell?
The plural of clamshell is clamshells.
What is the past tense of clamshell?
The past tense of clamshell is clamshelled. The present participle is clamshelling.