Definition Synonyms
Definition of clamshell - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
clamthe shell of a clam
- The beach was littered with clamshells.
2.
containersUS container with a hinged lid for foodUS
- She packed the leftovers in a clamshell.
3.
machineryTECH. mechanical device with two hinged parts for grabbing or diggingTECH.
- The excavator used a clamshell to dig the foundation..
4.
laptopUS portable computer with a hinged designUS
- He opened his clamshell to start working.
5.
aviationTECH. US aircraft cockpit canopy hinged at the front and rearTECH. US
- The pilot closed the clamshell before takeoff.
Images of clamshell
container with a hinged lid for food 
mechanical device with two hinged parts for grabbing or digging 
portable computer with a hinged design 
aircraft cockpit canopy hinged at the front and rear
Expressions with clamshell
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mobile phone with a foldable design
She answered her clamshell phone with a quick flip.
Origin of clamshell
English, clam (shellfish) + shell (outer covering)
Examples of clamshell in a sentence
The fossilized clamshell cracked in the sand. The restaurant served the salad in a clamshell. He opened the clamshell to reveal the sandwich inside. The worker operated the clamshell with precision. A clamshell was used to remove debris from the site. She packed her clamshell for the business trip.
The clamshell was lightweight and easy to carry. The technician inspected the clamshell for any signs of damage. During maintenance, the clamshell was carefully removed and cleaned.
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- French:coquille de palourde, barquette, ...
- German:Muschelschale, Klappbox, ...
- Italian:conchiglia di vongola, contenitore a conchiglia, ...
- Spanish:concha de almeja, envase con tapa abatible, ...
- Portuguese:concha de amêijoa, embalagem tipo concha, ...
- Chinese:蛤蜊壳, 贝壳盒, ...
- Japanese:二枚貝の殻, クラムシェル, ...
- Arabic:صَدَفَةُ المَحار, حاويَة طَعام بِغِطاء مِفصَلي, ...
- Hebrew:קוֹנְכִיָּה, קוּפְסָה עִם מִכְסֶה צִיר, ...
- Russian:раковина моллюска, контейнер с крышкой, ...
- Ukrainian:мушля молюска, контейнер з кришкою, ...
- Hindi:सीपी, ढक्कन वाली डिब्बी, ...
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