Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A forceps, like a pair of tongs, used in deep-sea soundings to obtain specimens from the bottom of the sea. The jaws are closed by means of a weight. Also called clam, clam-tongs. See
clam , 1 . - An obsolete form of
clamber . - noun One whose business is the digging and sale of clams.
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- noun One who
digs forclams .
Etymologies
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Examples
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Funny how those who clammer loudest about government intruding into their lives clammor for illegal wiretapping and police checkpoints, just like the commies have …
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Jimmy, a clammer who was especially adept at following Charlie to his spots and who pretended friendship with the brothers, or so it seemed to Jon, had not arrived yet.
Working Title: "Third Persons" Glenn Klopfenstein 2011
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On the one hand, they clammer for more time to review her extensive record.
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While more Americans die without proper healthcare, the obstructionists clammer for a do-over.
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Amazing that such inept, stupid woman as all you libs here will no doubt clammer, draws such attention.
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Funny how those who clammer loudest about government intruding into their lives clammor for illegal wiretapping and police checkpoints, just like the commies have …
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I can hardly blame the engineer who designs the hydraulic dredger, nor the driller at Exxon who mines oil for his boat, nor the construction woman who paved the ramp where the clammer launched his boat this morning.
Industrialism and clams doyle 2009
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Still, in a day when a clammer may take over 10 bushels an old word, he's not going to know one from the other.
Industrialism and clams doyle 2009
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Beyond the careless destruction of habitat, the sin of the industrial clammer is not knowing the critters he sells.
Industrialism and clams doyle 2009
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You want out of Iraq * NOW* and you clammer for impeachment ... and yet you only have 49 Democratic Senators!!!
Poll: Hillary Way Ahead Of Rudy And Thompson In Arkansas 2009
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