\Soft"-shell`\, Soft-shelled \Soft"-shelled`\, a.
Having a soft or fragile shell.
{Soft-shell clam} (Zo["o]l.), the long clam. See {Mya}.
{Soft-shelled crab}. (Zo["o]l.) See the Note under {Crab}, 1.
{Soft-shelled turtle}. (Zo["o]l.) Same as {Soft tortoise},
   under {Soft}.