Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Hard-Shell Clam.
Hard-Shell Clam - as a noun
Atlantic coast round clams with hard shells; large clams usually used for chowders or other clam dishes
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
quahaugquahoground clamHypernyms (Closely Related)
clamHyponyms (Broadly Related)
An edible american clam; the heavy shells were used as money by some american indians
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hard clammercenaria mercenariaquahaugquahoground clamvenus mercenariaHypernyms (Closely Related)
clamHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"I found a beautiful hard-shell clam at the beach."
"These hard-shell clams are known for their delicious taste."
"The fisherman caught a large hard-shell clam in his net."
"We collected several hard-shell clams for our aquarium."
"The children loved digging for hard-shell clams in the sand."