Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
clam-diggers
noun
/klæm ˈdɪɡərz/
Definition
A term used to refer to people who harvest clams from beaches or shorelines.
Examples
- Every summer, the clam-diggers flock to the coast at low tide.
- Local clam-diggers know the best spots to find the largest clams.
- After spending the day digging, the clam-diggers returned home with a full basket.
Meaning
Clam-diggers are individuals engaged in the activity of collecting clams, typically for personal consumption or commercial sale.
Synonyms
- clam harvesters
- shellfish gatherers
- clam hunters
