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jackknife clam

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Say it like: Jak-kni-fe -cla-m

The correct spelling is jackknife clam. Common name for several species of saltwater shellfish in the family Solenidae; also known as razor shells. Their shells are long and narrow, suggesting a folded jackknife or cu…

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  1. 1.Common name for several species of saltwater shellfish in the family Solenidae; also known as razor shells. Their shells are long and narrow, suggesting a folded jackknife or cut-throat razor

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