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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

softshell

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.00 in modern English

Syllables
soft-shell
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Having a relatively soft shell.

noun

A softshell turtle (Trionychidae).

Countable

noun

A layered synthetic fabric used for weatherproof sportswear.

Uncountable

Etymology

From soft + shell.

Usage

Inflected Forms

soft-shell (alternative) softshells (plural)

Phrases

soft-shell turtle

Questions

What does softshell mean?
Having a relatively soft shell.
Where does softshell come from?
From soft + shell.

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