Clamming: meaning, definitions and examples

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clamming

 

[ ˈklæmɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

fishing activity

Clamming refers to the act of digging for and collecting clams, which are a type of bivalve mollusk found in marine and freshwater environments. This activity is often enjoyed recreationally and can also be done commercially. Clamming usually takes place in tidal areas where the clams burrow into the sand or mud. It requires knowledge of local regulations and techniques to be done sustainably and legally.

Synonyms

clam digging, mollusk harvesting, shellfish gathering

Examples of usage

  • We went clamming at low tide last weekend.
  • Clamming can be a fun way to spend a day at the beach.
  • The local restaurant serves dishes made from the clams we harvested while clamming.

Translations

Translations of the word "clamming" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recolha de moluscos

🇮🇳 क्लैमिंग

🇩🇪 Muscheln sammeln

🇮🇩 mengumpulkan kerang

🇺🇦 збирання мідій

🇵🇱 zbieranie małży

🇯🇵 ハマグリ採取

🇫🇷 pêche de coques

🇪🇸 recolección de almejas

🇹🇷 midye toplama

🇰🇷 조개 채집

🇸🇦 جمع المحار

🇨🇿 sběr mušlí

🇸🇰 zbieranie mušlí

🇨🇳 采集蛤蜊

🇸🇮 nabiranje školjk

🇮🇸 samlun á skelfingum

🇰🇿 құмырсқа жинау

🇬🇪 ხამანწკების შეგროვება

🇦🇿 döşəmə yığma

🇲🇽 recolección de almejas

Word origin

The word 'clamming' is derived from 'clam', which comes from the Middle English 'clame', meaning 'a type of bivalve mollusk', tracing back to Old Norse 'klami', which means 'a hook, or noose'. The practice of collecting clams dates back thousands of years, with archaeological evidence suggesting that indigenous peoples in North America utilized various species of clams as a food source. Over time, clamming evolved into both a subsistence activity and a commercial enterprise, spreading globally as coastal communities harnessed the abundance of clams found in their local waters. Clamming has also found its place in recreational leisure activities, promoting environmental awareness and sustainable harvesting practices among modern enthusiasts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,875, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.