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softshell

adj, noun — 3 senses

softshell

adj

Etymology From soft + shell.

1

Biology, Natural sciences, Zoology Having a relatively soft shell.

Derived terms
soft-shell turtle

softshell

noun

Etymology From soft + shell.

1

A softshell turtle (Trionychidae).

2

A layered synthetic fabric used for weatherproof sportswear.

Entry derived from the Wiktionary, under licence CC BY-SA 4.0 — list of authors.