clam

a sea animal with a hard shell that opens and closes, often eaten as food

almeja

Collocations clam chowder

• She loves to eat clam chowder.

  Ella ama comer sopa de almejas.

to close tightly, as if holding something firmly

cerrar con fuerza

Collocations clam up

• He clammed up when I asked him about the accident.

  Se cerró con fuerza cuando le pregunté sobre el accidente.