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soft-shell
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soft-shell, a.
Having a soft or fragile shell. [1913 Webster]
Soft-shell clam (Zoöl.), the long clam. See Mya . -- Soft-shelled crab. (Zoöl.) See the Note under Crab , 1. -- Soft-shelled turtle. (Zoöl.) Same as Soft tortoise , under Soft .
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