East Coast soft-shell clam with a thin, brittle shell that doesn't close entirely due to the long, rubbery neck (siphon) extending from the body. Steamers are the smallest of the Atlantic soft-shell variety. They are, as their name indicates, delicious steamed. They're also suitable for batter-dipping and frying. See also clam.
steamer clam
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The noun has 2 meanings:
Meaning #1:
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
Synonyms: soft-shell clam, steamer, long-neck clam
Meaning #2:
an edible clam with thin oval-shaped shell found in coastal regions of the United States and Europe
Synonyms: soft-shell clam, steamer, long-neck clam, Mya arenaria
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