soft-shell
Example Sentences
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I ordered a stir fry of crab and broken rice with greens and yam that came topped with a fried soft-shell crab drizzled with shito, a Ghanaian chili sauce.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 2, 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
The clam shovel makes it easier to dig in the mud and locate clams, while the tube and net are ideal for catching soft-shell clams.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 25, 2023
Another terrific sidebar, later in the film, has Hae-joon distracted and chasing after stolen soft-shell turtles, which generates an amusing sight gag.
From Salon ● Oct. 14, 2022
Grandfather used to bring me to Barrett’s to buy soft-shell almonds and figs from the big barrel.
From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson
