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soft-shell

[sawft-shel, soft-] / ˈsɔftˌʃɛl, ˈsɒft- /






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Her husband’s Taco Bell order used to include three soft-shell tacos, a large soda, a Mexican pizza and a Doritos Locos taco.

From The Wall Street Journal May 13, 2026

A couple models are sufficiently protective that the wearers don’t have to practice with Guardian Caps, the soft-shell covers that fit over standard helmets to provide additional cushion and protection.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2024

Instead of trying to pick a steamed or boiled green crab, they're better eaten in soft-shell form or used to make flavorful stocks, sauces and butters.

From Salon Jul. 20, 2023

A good example, she said, was the soft-shell clam fishery, which has suffered millions of dollars in losses.

From Seattle Times Jun. 27, 2022

“It’s soft-shell crab,” Grandma said, inching forward as the line did.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds




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