hard-shell clam
noun [ C ] uk/ˌhɑːd.ʃel ˈklæm/ us/ˌhɑːrd.ʃel ˈklæm/
硬壳蛤
a type of sea creature with a hard shell in two parts that can close together tightly, and a soft body that can be eaten
A quahog is a name for a type of hard-shell clam. 圆蛤是硬壳蛤的一种。
Hard-shell clams are usually found in deeper waters, whereas the soft-shell variety lives in shallow tidal regions. 硬壳蛤蜊通常生活在较深的水域，而软壳蛤蜊则生活在浅潮区域。
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- Hard-shell clams are preferred for making clam chowder.
- I like to cook these hard-shell clams with garlic butter, lemon juice, and white wine.