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soft-shell crab

/ˈsɒft ʃɛl kræb/

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/ˈsɒft ʃɛl kræb/B1formalculinary
  • ruКулинарный термин, обозначающий краба, который недавно сбросил свой экзоскелет и стал достаточно мягким, чтобы его можно было есть целиком, обычно в кляре и жареным.

A culinary term referring to a crab that has recently molted its exoskeleton and is soft enough to be eaten whole, typically battered and fried.

  1. Edible crab with soft shellB1formal

    A crab that has recently molted its hard exoskeleton, making the entire body edible, including the shell.

    ruМягкопанцирный краб

    • Soft-shell crab is a popular dish in coastal regions.
    • The restaurant serves fried soft-shell crab with a tangy sauce.
    • He ordered a soft-shell crab sandwich for lunch.