CLAM

See also: clam

English

Rowers handling oars with orange CLAMs located on the green sleeves.

Alternative forms

• clam
• C.L.A.M.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /klæm/
• (æ-tensing) IPA^(key): [kleəm]

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• Rhymes: -æm

Noun

CLAM (plural CLAMs)

1. (rowing) Acronym of Clip-on Load Adjusting Mechanism. A device that can be fitted onto an oar to adjust set.
   • 1995, Larry Gluckman, “Rowing News”, in The Independent Rowing News Inc., page 3:

     The CLAM can be 'clipped on' by the rower with little difficulty, so the load can be changed between alternating headwind–tailwind pieces.

   • 2014, Daniela Gomes da Costa, Yihuan Chang, eds., Learn to Row, Fédération internationale des sociétés d'aviron, page 28:

     Use a clam to make a quick or temporary change to the inboard/outboard...The clam sits against the outer face of the collar.

Anagrams

• ALCM, CAML, Caml, Malc, calm