Definition

Noun: 1. A type of edible marine bivalve mollusk: A razor clam is a saltwater clam characterized by its long, narrow, curved, and thin shell, which resembles an old-fashioned straight razor. It is known for its ability to burrow very quickly into sandy or muddy substrates.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • We dug for razor clams at low tide along the sandy beach.
  • The chef prepared a delicious pasta with razor clam, garlic, and white wine.
  • The razor clam can dig into the sand faster than you can catch it.

Advanced Usage

• "Razor clam bed": A specific area of the seabed or intertidal zone where large numbers of razor clams are found.
  • The commercial harvest was closed to protect the sensitive razor clam bed.

Variants and Related Words

• Razor shell (n): Another common name for the razor clam, referring directly to the shape of its shell.
  • We collected several empty razor shells on the shore.
• Ensis (n): The scientific genus name for many species of razor clams (e.g., , the Atlantic jackknife clam).
• Solen (n): Another scientific genus name for razor clams (e.g., , the grooved razor shell).

Synonyms

• Jackknife clam: A synonym, also referencing the shape of the shell.
• Razor fish: A less common synonym, sometimes used interchangeably.

Related Phrases

• To go razor clamming: The activity of searching for and digging up razor clams.
  • We need a special tube or shovel to go razor clamming effectively.

Noun

1. marine clam having a long narrow curved thin shell