Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

clammer

noun
/ˈklæmər/
Definition
A person who gathers or collects clams, especially in a commercial context.
Examples
  • The clammer spent hours on the shore, digging for fresh clams to sell at the market.
  • During the summer, many families take to the beach as clammers, enjoying the thrill of finding their own seafood.
  • After the storm, the local clammer found it easier to collect clams that had been washed up on the sand.
Meaning
Clammer refers to someone who harvests clams from beaches or ocean beds for food or trade.
Synonyms
  • clam digger
  • shellfish harvester
  • clam fisherman