Found 2 items, similar to Soft-shelled turtle.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: soft-shelled turtle soft-shelled turtle n : voracious aquatic turtle with a flat flexible shell covered by a leathery skin; can inflict painful bites [syn: pancake turtle ]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Soft-shelled turtle Soft-shell \Soft"-shell`\, Soft-shelled \Soft"-shelled`\, a. Having a soft or fragile shell. [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster]