clamflat

/ˈklæmflæt/

Definitions

1. noun

A flat, tidal area, especially in a coastal region, where the sea has deposited silt or sand, often with shellfish, especially clams.

“The clamflat near the beach was a popular spot for shellfish harvesting.”

Synonyms

  • mudflat
  • tidal flat

Antonyms

  • dry land
  • hilly terrain