A person who digs for and harvests clams, usually from beaches or shallow water.
From 'clam' (the shellfish) plus the agent suffix '-er' meaning 'one who does.' Emerged in American English, particularly in coastal regions where clamming was an important food-gathering activity.
Traditional clammers used simple rakes and baskets, but today some use hydraulic dredges that can harvest thousands of pounds daily—a shift that raises important questions about sustainable fishing and how technology transforms ancient professions.
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