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soft-shell clam
noun
an edible clam, Mya arenaria, inhabiting waters along both coasts of North America, having an oval, relatively thin, whitish shell.
soft-shell clam
noun
Sometimes shortened to: soft-shell.any of several marine clams of the genus Mya , esp M. arenaria, an edible species of coastal regions of the US and Europe, having a thin brittle shell Compare quahog
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of soft-shell clam1
Example Sentences
A good example, she said, was the soft-shell clam fishery, which has suffered millions of dollars in losses.
But diners will get a soft-shell clam belly broil made with Ipswich clams, a popular menu item in its day.
Fences have also been placed in the water to protect soft-shell clam populations.
Despite the festive plans, Maine’s soft-shell clam harvest has been falling in recent years.
Maine’s soft-shell clam harvest has been struggling in recent years.
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