clam diggers
Americannoun
plural noun
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Etymology
Origin of clam diggers
1850–55, for literal sense
Example Sentences
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He and Spain are team champions again, just as they were in 2004, when Nadal was a longhaired teenager in clam diggers surprised to be picked for singles.
From New York Times
“Most of the people who started glass eel fishing were worm diggers, clam diggers, and lobster fishermen. Then along came glass eel fishing. It was like the sun coming out from behind the clouds after this long rainy spell. It was so exciting.”
From National Geographic
Sheldon’s been in the eel buying business for about 20 years, and for more than twice that long he’s taught lobstermen and clam diggers how to catch the slippery fish.
From National Geographic
They make notes on coffee filters instead of index cards and wear clam diggers and sensible sneakers.
From Los Angeles Times
Coastal razor clam diggers can finally dig back into Twin Harbors — closed off and on for most of this past fall and winter — from Thursday through Sunday.
From Seattle Times
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