clam·bake

(klăm′bāk′)

1. A seashore picnic where clams, fish, corn, and other foods are traditionally baked on heated stones covered with seaweed.

2. A dish consisting of clams and other seafood mixed with other ingredients, especially corn and potatoes, and then boiled or steamed in a large pot.

3. Informal A noisy or lively party or gathering.

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clambake

(ˈklæmˌbeɪk)

1. (Cookery) a picnic, often by the sea, at which clams, etc, are baked

2. an informal party

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clam•bake

(ˈklæmˌbeɪk)

n.

1. a seaside picnic at which clams and other seafood are baked, traditionally on hot stones under a covering of seaweed.

2. a noisy social gathering.

[1825–35, Amer.]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

clambake - a cookout at the seashore where clams and fish and other foods are cooked--usually on heated stones covered with seaweed

cookout - an informal meal cooked and eaten outdoors

Translations

clambake

[ˈklæmbeɪk] N (US) (Culin) → merienda f en la playa or en el campo (en la que se cocinan y comen almejas) (= party) → fiesta f

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clambake

n (US) → Muschelessen nt → am Strand; (inf: = party) → Fete f (inf)

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