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Meaning of "clamshell" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CLAMSHELL

clamshell  [ˈklæmˌʃɛl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CLAMSHELL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Clamshell is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CLAMSHELL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of clamshell in the English dictionary

The first definition of clamshell in the dictionary is a dredging bucket that is hinged like the shell of a clam. Other definition of clamshell is an aircraft cockpit canopy hinged at the front and rear. Clamshell is also the hinged door of a cargo aircraft.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CLAMSHELL


aeroshell
ˈɛərəʊˌʃɛl
bandshell
ˈbændˌʃɛl
bodyshell
ˈbɒdɪˌʃɛl
bombshell
ˈbɒmˌʃɛl
cockleshell
ˈkɒkəlˌʃɛl
dayshell
ˈdeɪˌʃɛl
eggshell
ˈɛɡˌʃɛl
nutshell
ˈnʌtˌʃɛl
seashell
ˈsiːˌʃɛl
soft-shell
ˈsɒftˌʃɛl
subshell
ˈsʌbˌʃɛl
toothshell
ˈtuːθˌʃɛl
tortoiseshell
ˈtɔːtəsˌʃɛl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CLAMSHELL

clammed
clammer
clammier
clammiest
clammily
clamminess
clamming
clammy
clamorer
clamorous
clamorously
clamorousness
clamour
clamourer
clamp
clamp down
clampdown
clamper
clamping
clamworm

WORDS THAT END LIKE CLAMSHELL

abalone shell
blonde bombshell
coat-of-mail shell
come out of one´s shell
cone shell
ear shell
hard-shell
hell
high-explosive shell
in a nutshell
inshell
lamp shell
oyster shell
razor shell
razor-shell
scallop shell
shell
snail shell
star shell
top-shell
unshell

Synonyms and antonyms of clamshell in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «clamshell» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CLAMSHELL

Find out the translation of clamshell to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of clamshell from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «clamshell» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

翻盖
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

clamshell
570 millions of speakers

English

clamshell
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सीपी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

صدفي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

раскладушка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

clamshell
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ক্ল্যামশেল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

clapet
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kerang
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Klapphandy
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

クラムシェル
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

대합 조개 껍질
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Clamshell
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vỏ sò
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கிளாம்ஷெல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

शिरस्त्राण
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

istiridye kabuğu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

clamshell
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

z klapką
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

розкладачка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cu clapeta
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

clamshell
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

clamshell
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

clamshell
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

clamshell
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of clamshell

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CLAMSHELL»

The term «clamshell» is quite widely used and occupies the 47.655 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CLAMSHELL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about clamshell

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CLAMSHELL»

Discover the use of clamshell in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to clamshell and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
A New Twist on Strips 'n Curves: Featuring Swirl, Half ...
Whether you own Louisa’s 2001 best-selling Strips ‘n Curves or you’re new to the world of combining curved-edge and strip piecing, you’ll love the fresh ideas and fabulous inspiration in this book.
Louisa L. Smith, 2010
2
Equations for a study of a roll-out clamshell ejection ...
Both the deployment and the free flight phases of the clamshell ejection are considered. No attempt is made to answer the thermal, vibratory, and structural detail problems of these clamsheils.
Lawrence F. Hatakeyama, United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Goddard Space Flight Center, 1970
3
Assessment of the Environmental Profile of PLA, PET, and PS ...
Chapter 4: Assessment of the Environmental Profile of PLA, PET and PS Clamshell Containers using LCA Methodology. 4.1 Abstract LCAs of bio-based products historically have shown favorable results in terms of environmental impacts and ...
Santosh Madival, 2008
4
Investigation of a clamshell roll-out ejection concept
The equations for the motion, forces, and couples generated by clamshells released from spinning sounding rockets in accordance with a roll-out ejection concept are presented.
Lawrence F. Hatakeyama, United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Goddard Space Flight Center, 1971
5
Clamshell Boy: A Makah Legend
Retells the legend of Clamshell Boy, who rescues a captured group of children from the dreaded wild woman Ishcus; includes information on the customs and lifestyle of the Makah Indians.
Terri Cohlene, 1990
6
Army Field Manual FM 5-434 (Earth Moving)
CLAMSHELL DESCRIPTION 7-33. The clamshell (see Figure 7-2, page 7-2) consists of a clamshell bucket, hoist drum laggings, a tag line, and wire ropes for the boom. The clamshell bucket consists of two scoops hinged together. A clamshell ...
The United States Army, 2007
7
Rock Climbing Washington
Clamshell Cave is a hidden crag with several routes in the 5.5 to 5.lO range. No single route justifies the hike, but combined there are enough decent routes to make the trek worthwhile. The Cube, a 20-foot high boulder at the base of the crag, ...
Jeff Smoot, 1999
8
Political Protest and Cultural Revolution: Nonviolent Direct ...
The greatest contribution of the Clamshell, however, lay not in containing the growth of the nuclear power industry, but in the creation of a mass movement based on nonviolent direct action and infused with a vision of a better world, which it ...
Barbara Epstein, 1991
9
The Official Blackbook Price Guide to U.s. Paper Money 2008
M.A. Wolcott, Proprietor (A) $15 1933 Pismo Beach - $1 Clamshell, Beach Camp (D) $450 1933 Pismo Beach - 250, 500, $1 Clamshell. Beach Store AA Erhart (D) $425 1933 Pismo Beach - 250. 500, $1 Clamshell. California Market (D) $425 ...
Marc Hudgeons, Thomas E. Hudgeons, Jr, 2007
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US Army Corps of Engineers Construction Equipment Ownership ...
0.00 BUCKETS, CLAMSHELL SUBCATEGORY HAWCO MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LLC HD-050 B25HB001 BUCKET, CLAMSHELL, 0.50 CY, HEAVY DUTY/DIGGING $15,809 3.09 1.11 1.78 0.22 0.00 30 HD-100 B25HB003 BUCKET, ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CLAMSHELL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term clamshell is used in the context of the following news items.
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Meet the Samsung SM-G9198, a Snapdragon 808-powered Android …
The new handset will probably be a China-only affair, since clamshell smartphones are no longer popular in other parts of the world (except ... «Phone Arena, Jul 15»
2
Power up with this amazing official Mega Man helmet
Made of shiny ABS plastic, the helmet has a “unique clamshell hinge [that] allows the front and back half of the helmet to easily open up to ... «The Next Web, Jul 15»
3
Windows 10 won't help PC sales this year - in fact, it might hurt
The tablet and clamshell market is also expected to contract this year, the report said. Total global shipments will drop 5.3% to 214 million units ... «Business Insider, Jul 15»
4
I can totally live without my Apple Watch
When I first made the leap from a traditional clamshell phone to an iPhone 3G, I knew I could never return to an iPhone-less life. The Apple ... «Business Insider Australia, Jul 15»
5
Boom time for farmers? Salinas Valley thrives, for now
SALINAS -- It's prime strawberry-picking season, and field workers on this vast Salinas Valley farm are being paid for every plastic clamshell ... «San Jose Mercury News, Jul 15»
6
The tips you need to navigate another year of packed lunches
... kids, consider a kit such as Laptop Lunches (LaptopLunches.com), which packs multiple containers inside an easy-to-open clamshell box. «Deseret News, Jul 15»
7
Sex On The Beach Landed This Guy 2.5 Years In Prison! See What …
This would be one thing, but the couple were apparently also videotaped playing 'find the clamshell' in the middle of the day last summer! «PerezHilton.com, Jul 15»
8
Mermaid video shows half-fish woman who has a tail
However, despite having a clamshell bikini, Grace refuses to dye her blonde locks red, to complete her transformation into Ariel. She added: ... «Plymouth Herald, Jul 15»
9
Calendar of Events
ILWACO — On Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19, celebrate Clamshell Railroad Days 2015 at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in ... «Chinook Observer, Jul 15»
10
2016 Fiat 500 unveiled
The bonnet retains its distinctive, traditional clamshell form, another nod to its legendary predecessor, and this is complemented by a ... «Overdrive, Jul 15»

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