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clamshell in Chinese

clamshell in Chinese is 貝 — clamshell means the hard outer shell of a clam.

clamshell in Chinese

貝
noun
Pronounced: bèi
A dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam.

What does "clamshell" mean?

  1. noun The hard outer shell of a clam.
  2. noun An object with two halves joined by a hinge, so it opens and closes like a clam's shell.
    "You'll find a mix among clamshell laptops for strong laps, lunchboxes, and sewing-machine configurations; the latter two designs typically have detachable keyboards."
  3. noun A dredging bucket that opens and closes on a hinge, resembling a clam's shell.
  4. noun A hinged foam or cardboard box that folds shut, used to hold takeaway food.
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clamshell in a sentence

  • You'll find a mix among clamshell laptops for strong laps, lunchboxes, and sewing-machine configurations; the latter two designs typically have detachable keyboards.

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What is "clamshell" in Chinese?
"clamshell" in Chinese is 貝. clamshell means: The hard outer shell of a clam.
How do you pronounce 貝?
"clamshell" in Chinese is 貝, pronounced "bèi".
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