What does "clamming" mean?

present participle and gerund of clam

What is a synonym for "clamming"?

Common synonyms include: angle, bait the hook, blue point, bob, buck, chilopoda.

Clamming

//ˈklæmɪŋ// adj, verb

adj, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1
present participle and gerund of clam form-of, gerund, participle, present

Adjective

1
very hungry Geordie, not-comparable

Synonyms

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angle bait the hook blue point bob buck chilopoda

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"Razor clamming draws crowds on the coast of Washington State. This popular recreation activity is expected to decline due to ocean acidification, harmful algal blooms, warmer temperatures, and habitat degradation."

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