Reference meaning
steamer
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a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
Related source terms
soft-shell clamsteamer clamlong-neck clam
Other meanings
2. noun
a cooking utensil that can be used to cook food by steaming it
3. noun
a ship powered by one or more steam engines
4. noun
an edible clam with thin oval-shaped shell found in coastal regions of the United States and Europe
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