Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A bivalve mollusk of the family Solenidæ, especially of the genera Ensis, Solen, or Siliqua; a razor-fish or razor-shell: so called from its shape. See cut under
Ensis .
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Examples
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Yob scooted around in the sand to face a small woman clad in iridescent brown ghoma skin, razor-clam shell still in hand.
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Yob scooted around in the sand to face a small woman clad in iridescent brown ghoma skin, razor-clam shell still in hand.
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Mocrocks Beach will be open for razor-clam digging May 7-8.
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Kalaloch Beach is closed to razor-clam digging until further notice for an assessment of the clam population on the beach.
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The Fish and Wildlife Department has approved razor-clam digging Friday and Saturday on some Washington coastal beaches on evening tides.
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Three ocean beaches will be open in early May for a razor-clam dig that could be the last dig of the season.
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Kalaloch Beach is closed to razor-clam digging until further notice for an assessment of the clam population on the beach.
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So far, so good is the word coming from state Fish and Wildlife on the next planned coastal razor-clam dig.
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So far, so good is the word coming from state Fish and Wildlife on the next planned coastal razor-clam dig.
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Coastal razor-clam enthusiasts will find excellent digging this Friday and Saturday at Long
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