clamdiggers en · NOUN · etymology 1
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From clam + diggers.
Meanings
- (plural, plural-only) Waders; rubber pants (including oversized boots) worn when wading in shallow water, especially when digging for clams with a clam rake.
- (plural, plural-only) A kind of short trousers for women, usually ending at midcalf.
- (plural, plural-only, usually) A non-auger posthole digger of a hand tool type with hinged operation.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| clam-diggers | alternative | lexicographic | |
| clam diggers | alternative | lexicographic |
Coordinates
pedal pushers · shorts · flood pants