What does clamshell mean?
Definitions for clamshell
ˈklæmˌʃɛlclamshell
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Princeton's WordNet
clamshellnoun
the shell of a clam
clamshell, grapplenoun
a dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam
Wiktionary
clamshellnoun
The shell of a clam.
clamshellnoun
A dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam.
clamshellnoun
In foodservice, the white, usually styrofoam box given to consumers with take-out food.
clamshellnoun
An object which has a hinge on one edge and two surfaces that close together
clamshellnoun
An amphitheater, especially an outdoor amphitheater; the semi-circular acoustic backdrop behind and above the performers.
clamshelladjective
similar to the operation of a clam's shell, having a hinge with two sides closing together
It's a clamshell antenna
Etymology: clam + shell
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clamshell
A clamshell is a type of object or design that resembles the shape of a clam's shell. It typically refers to a form of packaging where two hinged or connected halves close together. It also denotes a type of portable computer or mobile device, such as a flip phone or laptop, where the device is split into two sections connected by a hinge and can open and close like a clamshell.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of clamshell in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of clamshell in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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