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razor clam
noun
- any bivalve mollusk of the family Solenidae, especially of the genus Ensis, having a long, rectangular, slightly curved shell.
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of razor clam1
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
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He pulls the razor clam out; its oblong body fits perfectly in the palm of his hand.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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To get their hands, and taste buds, on a razor clam.
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