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- [klam-shel]
- /ˈklæmˌʃɛl/
- /ˈklæmʃel/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [klam-shel]
- /ˈklæmˌʃɛl/
Definitions of clamshell word
- noun clamshell a dredging bucket that is hinged like the shell of a clam 3
- noun clamshell an aircraft cockpit canopy hinged at the front and rear 3
- noun clamshell the hinged door of a cargo aircraft 3
- noun clamshell any of a variety of objects hinged like the shell of a clam, such as a container for takeaway food, a portable computer, etc 3
- noun clamshell the shell of a clam 3
- noun clamshell a dredging bucket, hinged like the shell of a clam 3
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Origin of clamshell
First appearance:
before 1490 One of the 26% oldest English words
1490-1500; earlier clam-shell; see clam1, shell
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Parts of speech for Clamshell
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
clamshell popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
clamshell usage trend in Literature
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- how to open clamshell packaging without scissors?
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- what is clamshell packaging?
- how to open clamshell packaging with hands?
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