Clamshell may denote anything resembling the
bivalve shell
A bivalve shell is the enveloping exoskeleton or mollusc shell, shell of a bivalve mollusc, composed of two hinged halves or ''valve (mollusc), valves''. The two half-shells, called the "right valve" and "left valve", are joined by a ligament and ...
of a clam:
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Scoop stretcher
The scoop stretcher (or clamshell, Roberson orthopedic stretcher, or just scoop) is a device used specifically for moving injured people. It is ideal for carrying casualties with possible spinal injuries.
A scoop stretcher has a structure that ...
, another name for this patient transport device
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Clamshell design
Clamshell design is a form factor commonly used in the design of electronic devices and other manufactured objects. It is inspired by the morphology of the clam. The form factor has been applied to handheld game consoles, mobile phones (wh ...
, a form factor used for electronic devices, also known as a "flip" or "flip phone".
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Clamshell (container)
A clamshell is a one-piece container consisting of two halves joined by a hinge area which allows the structure to come together to close. Clamshells can be made to be reusable and reclosable or can be sealed securely.
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, a design used for storage and food packaging, usually made of plastic or paperboard.
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Clamshell case
A Solander box ("S" may also be in lowercase), or clamshell case (mainly in American English), is a book-form case used for storing manuscripts, maps, prints, documents, old and precious books, etc. It is commonly used in archives, print rooms and ...
, a type of box for storing paper items in archives (may also refer to either of the two uses above - electronics or packaging)
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Gallet Clamshell
The Clamshell, manufactured between 1936 and 1951 by the Gallet & Co., Gallet Watch Company of Switzerland, is the world's first water resistant wrist chronograph.Horology, Volume VI, No. 11, Pg. 6, Feb. 1940, "Waterproof Watches, Part Two"The J ...
, the world's first water resistant chronograph wristwatch
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Bucket (machine part)#Clamshell bucket, or clamshell bucket
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Clamshell Alliance
The Clamshell Alliance is an Anti-nuclear groups in the United States, anti-nuclear organization founded in 1976 to oppose the Seabrook Station nuclear power plant in the U.S. state of New Hampshire.
The group was co-founded by Paul Gunter, Howi ...
, an anti-nuclear organization
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Clamshell Falls
The Clamshell Falls is a cascade waterfall on the Behana Creek, located in Wooroonooran, Cairns Region, Queensland, Australia.
Location and features
The falls are situated in the Wooroonooran National Park and descend down to the Behana Gorge, ...
, a waterfall in Australia
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