soft-shell

4 ENTRIES FOUND:

soft–shell

adj \ˈsf(t)-ˌshel\

Definition of SOFT-SHELL

: having a soft or fragile shell especially as a result of recent shedding <soft–shell crabs>

Variants of SOFT-SHELL

soft–shell or soft–shelled \-ˈsheld\

First Known Use of SOFT-SHELL

1805

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: soft–shell clam
Previous Word in the Dictionary: softshell
All Words Near: soft-shell

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up soft-shell? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Test Your Vocabulary

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

Name That Thing

Take our visual vocab quiz

Test Your Knowledge »

True or False?

A quick quiz about stuff worth knowing

Take It Now »

Join Us on FB & Twitter

Get the Word of the Day and More

Facebook | Twitter

Get Our Free Apps

Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More

iPhone | iPad | Android | More