CLAM
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[edit]CLAM (plural CLAMs)
- (rowing) Acronym of Clip-on Load Adjusting Mechanism, a device that can be fitted onto an oar to adjust the set.
- 1995, Larry Gluckman, “Rowing News”, in The Independent Rowing News Inc., page 3:
- The CLAM can be 'clipped on' by the rower with little difficulty, so the load can be changed between alternating headwind–tailwind pieces.
- 2014, Daniela Gomes da Costa, Yihuan Chang, eds., Learn to Row, Fédération internationale des sociétés d'aviron, page 28:
- Use a clam to make a quick or temporary change to the inboard/outboard...The clam sits against the outer face of the collar.