clamshell
noun
clam·shell
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Definition of clamshell
1
: the shell of a clam
2a
: a bucket or grapple (as on a dredge) having two hinged jaws
b
: an excavating machine having a clamshell
c
: either of a pair of doors (as in an airplane tail) that open out and away from each other
d
: a hinged container, case, or cover that opens like the shell of a clam
Examples of clamshell in a Sentence
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Samsung, which supplies the organic light-emitting diode screens used in Apple iPhones, is also developing a clamshell-like foldable phone and has already created dozens of prototypes, one of the people said. — latimes.com, "Samsung completes folding phone redesign after screen failures," 4 July 2019 Dole Fresh Vegetables has issued a voluntary recall for baby spinach sold in 6-ounce bags and 10-ounce clamshell containers, with the use-by date of August 5, the company said in an alert from the US Food & Drug Administration. — Hollie Silverman, CNN, "Dole recalls baby spinach over salmonella concerns," 13 Aug. 2019 Unlike the previous Galaxy Book 2, which was a 2-in-1 (tablet with keyboard), the new Galaxy Book S is a full-on clamshell. — Ben Patterson, PCWorld, "Hands-on: Samsung’s Galaxy Book S debuts with the Snapdragon 8cx," 8 Aug. 2019 Anchorage officials announced the ban Thursday, two years after the city’s trash haulers began accepting clamshell plastic containers at the curb. — Devin Kelly, Anchorage Daily News, "How a decision by the Chinese government reverberates into your Anchorage recycling bin," 6 June 2019 Purple and gold clamshell ears represent Ariel's top and the ocean-blue band has an under-the-sea feel. — Elizabeth Denton, Allure, "Disney Just Released Minnie Mouse Ears Inspired by The Little Mermaid, and I Need Them," 2 July 2019 The clamshell latch clamps securely closed and opens wide for easy access to the generous 30-quart capacity. — Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, "The Best Soft Coolers for Any Outing," 25 June 2019 Tireless Henderson Islanders squaring off Pacific rosewood, adzes made from giant clamshells, chewing out chocolate shavings from the dark heartwood. — Jonny Diamond, Longreads, "Lumbersexuality, a Sport and a Pastime," 8 June 2019 Here’s a hot dog stand that doesn’t generate a mountain of Styrofoam clamshell trash. — al.com, "Beach bound? Don’t miss this Baldwin Co. hot dog stand," 7 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'clamshell.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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