Definitions:

1. A large, round, hard-shelled clam that lives buried in sandy or muddy marine environments. NOUN
   • They went clamming at low tide and brought home a bucket of quahogs.
2. A type of edible hard-shelled clam found along the Atlantic coast of North America, especially well known in New England cuisine. NOUN
   • Quahogs are a staple ingredient in traditional clam chowder.

Synonyms:

• hard clam
• hard-shell clam
• quahaug
• round clam