clamshell
/ˈklæmˌʃɛl/
noun
- The shell of a clam, consisting of two hinged halves.
- She used a clamshell as a dish for her jewelry.
- The clamshell was empty, washed up by the waves.
- We found a beautiful clamshell on the beach and kept it as a souvenir.
- A container or device that opens and closes like a clam's shell, such as a laptop or a food container.
- He bought a clamshell case for his phone to protect it.
- The restaurant served the salad in a clamshell container.
- Her new laptop has a clamshell design that folds flat.
- A type of excavator bucket with two jaws that close together to scoop material.
- A clamshell bucket is ideal for moving loose gravel.
- The operator controlled the clamshell to scoop up the sand.
- The construction crew used a clamshell to dig the deep trench.
Synonyms
adjective
- Describing something that opens and closes like a clam's shell, often used for packaging or devices.
- She prefers a clamshell phone because it protects the screen.
- The toy came in a clamshell package that was hard to open.
- The clamshell container kept the food fresh and secure.