clam Synonyms
Another word for clam
• noun (Context 1)
Any of various burrowing marine or freshwater bivalve mollusks (class Bivalvia) having two shells of equal size connected by a muscular hinge.
"At low tide, the children walked along the wet sand looking for air holes left by burrowing clams."
• noun (Context 2)
The edible, savory flesh of such a bivalve mollusk, eaten raw, steamed, fried, or used as an ingredient in soups and chowders.
"The coastal restaurant is famous for its creamy New England chowder loaded with tender clams and diced potatoes."
• verb (Context 3)
To abruptly refuse to speak or answer questions (usually followed by 'up').
"The witness clammed up as soon as the investigators asked about the missing documents."
• verb (Context 4)
To dig for or gather clams along a shore or mudflat.
"During the summer vacation, the family clammed along the tidal flats every morning."
• noun (Context 5)
A dollar (used in informal slang).
"He paid fifty clams for a front-row ticket to the concert."
Opposites of clam
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of clam varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: