razor clam

noun

1. any bivalve mollusk of the family Solenidae, especially of the genus Ensis, having a long, rectangular, slightly curved shell.

Word History and Origins

Origin of razor clam¹

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

Example Sentences

He pulls the razor clam out; its oblong body fits perfectly in the palm of his hand.

From Literature

The state is about a month out from the start of razor clam harvest reopening, and several more months from the opening of Dungeness season.

From Seattle Times

Fradkin had spent the early morning down on the beach, researching its razor clam population — which has been lagging behind other nearby clam beds — and joined Zipp for coffee.

From Seattle Times

The Department of Fish and Wildlife announced the opening of Copalis Beach for three days of razor clam digs after testing showed acceptable levels of domoic acid.

From Seattle Times

To get their hands, and taste buds, on a razor clam.

From Seattle Times