How to Use softshell in a Sentence

softshell

1 of 2 noun
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  • Next came a softshell crab fried like a piece of Nashville hot chicken.
    — Andy Staples, SI.com, 30 June 2017
  • The Yangtze giant softshell turtle is now on the brink of extinction.
    — Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Probably the most unique turtle in our area is the softshell turtle.
    — Cheryl Conley, Houston Chronicle, 30 Jan. 2018
  • Their hardshell and softshell spinners come in a ton of different designs and styles—no two look the same.
    — Addison Aloian, Women's Health, 7 July 2023
  • The YayLabs softshell ice cream ball will have your kids earning their after-dinner dessert in a fun and active way.
    — Ariel Klein, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2021
  • The San Diego Zoo announced the hatching of 41 tiny turtle softshell babies in a news release on Monday.
    — Zoe Sottile, CNN, 8 Oct. 2022
  • Seafood lovers have sought Maine’s softshell clams for decades, but the state’s harvesters are collecting fewer of those clams, in part because of the spread of crabs and worms that prey on them.
    — USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2019
  • Most outer layers available are rain shells, hard shells, and softshells.
    — Lindsey Lapointe, Field & Stream, 3 Aug. 2023
  • The promise: Stay protected and mobile in these softshell pants.
    — Outside Online, 9 Mar. 2022
  • The Texas softshell is also an alien species, but much less common here, found mostly along the Colorado River and a few local waters.
    — Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2019
  • Whereas some hardshell tents can accommodate gear racks on top of them, this softshell only takes up half the car’s roof.
    — Will Egensteiner, Popular Mechanics, 18 Aug. 2021
  • Whereas some hardshell tents can accommodate gear racks on top of them, this softshell only takes up half the car’s roof.
    — Will Egensteiner, Popular Mechanics, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Bones, meanwhile, is known for its noodles — ramen, soba, udon — and steamed buns stuffed with things like pork belly, duck confit and softshell crab.
    — Josie Sexton, The Denver Post, 27 June 2019
  • Taco John's is offering five softshell or crispy beef tacos for $5.55 for customers with the app that are enrolled in the chain's loyalty program Thursday.
    — Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, 5 May 2022
  • Now or never Like Wang, Hudson says there’s still reason to believe that new specimens of Yangtze giant softshells can be found and bred.
    — Jason Bittel, National Geographic, 1 May 2019
  • Yangtze softshell turtles, also called Red River turtles, are the largest freshwater turtles in the world.
    — National Geographic, 23 May 2017
  • This one’s aluminum hardshell makes for a slim, seven-inch profile on top of a vehicle, which doesn’t drag mpg down as much as the softshell variety.
    — The Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, 29 Dec. 2020
  • This aluminum hardshell makes for a slim, sub-seven-inch profile on top of a vehicle, which doesn’t drag mpg down as much as the softshell variety.
    — Will Egensteiner, Popular Mechanics, 18 Aug. 2021
  • Allen didn’t catch anything but a softshell turtle nibbling at his bait that morning under the Westmoreland bridge.
    — Dallas News, 3 Sep. 2021
  • Others include softshell clams, winter flounder, Alaskan snow crabs and Chinook salmon.
    — Patrick Whittle, Hartford Courant, 27 Oct. 2022
  • Lightly armored bundles of joy Small miracles are popping out of the mud around Myanmar’s largest lake: Burmese peacock softshell turtles, just hatched.
    — Manuela Andreoni, New York Times, 27 June 2023
  • This heated softshell is built in a sleeker silhouette as noted by customers and has a trim fit that can be layered under a larger jacket.
    — Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 22 Dec. 2022
  • Perhaps the best all-around natural bait for bass is a live crawfish, especially the softshell variety.
    — Popular Science, 1 June 2020
  • The Indian narrow-headed softshell turtle is found at the bottom of deep rivers and streams in northern India, Bangladesh, and Nepal, the organization said.
    — Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2022
  • Though green crab gumbo fails the test in comparison to, say, a softshell blue crab Po Boy with remoulade sauce, researchers are especially hopeful the market will change.
    — Colin Moore, Outdoor Life, 7 Feb. 2020
  • For lunch, perhaps a softshell crab sandwich or burrata flatbread?
    — BostonGlobe.com, 29 Apr. 2021
  • This softshell jacket is stretchy, durable, breathable, windproof, and deceptively high tech.
    — Blair Braverman, Outside Online, 18 Oct. 2022
  • While a softshell windbreaker might be the perfect choice for a fall desert hike, a winter trek requires multiple layers of insulation.
    — Lindsey Lapointe, Field & Stream, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Conservationists at the zoo have been waiting over 20 years for their three Indian narrow-headed softshell turtles to breed, says the release.
    — Zoe Sottile, CNN, 8 Oct. 2022
  • This light softshell has a fleece insulation lining and a durable water-repellent (DWR) finish.
    — Adrienne So, WIRED, 24 Aug. 2019
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soft-shell

2 of 2 adjective
  • The tasty, soft-shell crab bao buns will tide you over nicely.
    — Ann Marie McQueen, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Nov. 2023
  • Fried soft-shell crabs were wrapped in lettuce leaves like ssam, served with Vietnamese herbs, a version of Thai nam prik and cilantro blossoms.
    — Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Check out our best crab recipes, ranging from soft-shell to crab cakes to party dips, and all the side dishes to serve alongside your favorite crustacean.
    — Coastal Living, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Highlights of her menu include crispy soft-shell crab and her iconic tigre qui pleure (crying tiger) spicy beef dish.
    — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2024
  • The most luxurious of the onigiri may be the one filled with a whole soft-shell crab, its claws protruding at every angle.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2024
  • Most soft-shell cases and sleeves should not be machine washed to preserve their shape and materials.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2023
  • Along with Hazel's regular brunch items, guests can choose from offerings like soft-shell crab Benedict, prime rib and Alaskan king crab.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 6 May 2024
  • Specialties of the house are the red snapper tostada, fish and shrimp ceviche, oysters and soft-shell crab tacos, as well as Mexican bloody marys and beers.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Dec. 2023
  • Not to mention, the Euphrates soft-shell turtle, which is a highly endangered species only present in a few areas on the river.
    — Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 8 Feb. 2024
  • What seems most likely—if less thrillingly monstrous—is that the real Beast of Busco was a spiny soft-shell turtle, or even a common snapping turtle.
    — Michelle Mastro, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 July 2024
  • Kick off your meal with a cheap beer and an order of steamers (a local delicacy of soft-shell clams that the friendly staff will happily show you how to clean and eat), then move along to the lobster roll.
    — Briana Bononcini, Bon Appétit, 3 July 2024
  • In addition to entrees and small plates, the menu also features rice bowls (served with duck, orange beef or teriyaki chicken) and steamed buns (with soft-shell crab, smoked pork belly or Korean beef).
    — Mary Colurso | [email protected], al, 8 July 2023
  • Along with Hazel's regular brunch items, guests can choose from offerings like soft-shell crab Benedict, cinnamon rolls, breakfast strudel and a pastry platter.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 6 May 2023
  • There are hard-shell, soft-shell, folio, and roll-up varieties that are designed with different layers of pouches, elastics, zippers, and pockets.
    — Kelsey Glennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Slather these soft-shell crab sandwiches with homemade spicy mayo flavored with pepperoncini.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2023
  • Most hardshell roller suitcases are made of polycarbonate and soft-shell luggage is made of ballistic nylon.
    — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 2 Mar. 2023
  • And so Zagorodnii began connecting his experience to the need, first sketching out a soft-shell, wind- and water-resistant jacket.
    — Jon Gugala, Men's Health, 15 Feb. 2023
  • Beyond that—and the value luggage sets offer—considerations are the same as buying single pieces, namely hardshell versus soft-shell, size and weight, special features, and, of course, style.
    — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 2 Mar. 2023
  • While there are some die-hard soft-shell luggage enthusiasts out there who would never part with their fire engine red T. Anthonys, the merits of the hard-shell variety are undeniable.
    — Leena Kim, Town & Country, 2 Aug. 2023
  • The menu embraces the sea, featuring soft-shell crab tempura with cream of corn and pickled beech mushrooms, lobster ravioli with leeks and lemon confit, and halibut served with sweet peas, asparagus, and a carrot-ginger emulsion.
    — Adele Chapin, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 June 2024
  • The Platinum Black also includes standard power-deploying running boards with a gloss black finish, reflective black lightning badges, and a soft-shell black tonneau cover to hide a Batcycle under.
    — Umar Shakir, The Verge, 24 Aug. 2023
  • The ambitious menu options on my visit included steelhead trout with sunflower curry, cavatelli with ramps foraged on the property, and tempura soft-shell crab.
    — Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2024

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