razor clam

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Английский Язык - Турецкий язык
denizçakısı
(Gıda) solinya
(Hayvan Bilim, Zooloji) Ustura midyesi, sülünez, sülüne
razor clams
ustura istiridye
Английский Язык - Английский Язык
A clam of several species with long curved shells resembling straight razors
(Hayvan Bilim, Zooloji) The razor shell, Ensis arcuatus, also called razor clam or razor fish, is a bivalve of the family Solenidae. It is found on sandy beaches in Northern Europe and Eastern Canada, such as Prince Edward Island, where it is most populous in the world. It prefers coarser sand than its relatives E. ensis and E. siliqua
marine clam having a long narrow curved thin shell
type of mollusc (also known as jackknife clam)
Any of various clams of the family Solenidae, characteristically having long narrow shells. Any of several species of marine clams (family Solenidae) common in intertidal sands and muds, particularly of temperate seas. Razor clams have narrow and elongated shells (shaped like straight razors) up to 8 in. (20 cm) long. A large active foot enables them to move rapidly up and down within their burrow and retreat quickly when disturbed. With their short siphons (tubes) they feed on particulate material in seawater. Some species can swim short distances by jetting water through their siphons
razor clams
plural form of razor clam
razor clams
solenidae
razor clams
ensis
razor clam

    Расстановка переносов

    ra·zor clam

    Турецкое произношение

    reyzır kläm

    Произношение

    /ˈrāzər ˈklam/ /ˈreɪzɜr ˈklæm/

    Этимология

    [ 'rA-z&r ] (noun.) 14th century. Middle English rasour, from Old French raseor, from raser to raze, shave; more at RASE.
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