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Clamshell

Noun

Definiciones

1.NounThe shell of a clam.
2.NounAny object that, in (literal or figurative) resemblance to the shell of a clam, has a hinge on one edge and two surfaces that close together. A dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam. In food service, the closing box (usually styrofoam but sometimes cardboard) given to consumers with takeout food. A hinged case for a video tape, cassette tape, or video game cartridge. A person's mouth.
"Shut your clamshell!"
3.NounA dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam.
4.NounIn food service, the closing box (usually styrofoam but sometimes cardboard) given to consumers with takeout food.
5.NounA hinged case for a video tape, cassette tape, or video game cartridge.
6.NounA person's mouth.
"Shut your clamshell!"
7.NounAny object with some other resemblance to either one or both halves of the shell of a clam. An amphitheater, especially an outdoor amphitheater; the semi-circular acoustic backdrop behind and above the performers.
8.NounAn amphitheater, especially an outdoor amphitheater; the semi-circular acoustic backdrop behind and above the performers.
9.VerbTo deform a die in a shape resembling the shell of a clam, as a result of uneven extrusion pressure.
10.VerbTo dig out by means of a clamshell (dredging bucket).
11.VerbTo compress or flatten underwater debris so as to avoid blocking a channel.
12.VerbTo open or close by means of a hinge, similar to the way a clamshell opens and closes.
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