"softshell" meaning in English

See softshell in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: soft-shell [alternative]
Etymology: From soft + shell. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|soft|shell}} soft + shell Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} softshell (not comparable)
  1. (zoology) Having a relatively soft shell. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Zoology Derived forms: soft-shell turtle
    Sense id: en-softshell-en-adj-~QWCrqVi Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology

Noun

Forms: softshells [plural], soft-shell [alternative]
Etymology: From soft + shell. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|soft|shell}} soft + shell Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} softshell (countable and uncountable, plural softshells)
  1. (countable) A softshell turtle (Trionychidae). Tags: countable Categories (lifeform): Turtles
    Sense id: en-softshell-en-noun-h5w2SIjO Disambiguation of Turtles: 18 66 15 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 12 68 20 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 11 71 18 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 10 73 17
  2. (uncountable) A layered synthetic fabric used for weatherproof sportswear. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-softshell-en-noun-iBExVvfK

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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