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soft-shelled crab

/ˈsɒft ʃɛld kræb/

Traduction: Crustacé qui vient de muer et dont la nouvelle carapace est encore molle et comestible ; terme culinaire désignant ce mets souvent frit ou sauté.

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/ˈsɒft ʃɛld kræb/B1formalculinary
  • frCrustacé qui vient de muer et dont la nouvelle carapace est encore molle et comestible ; terme culinaire désignant ce mets souvent frit ou sauté.

A crab that has recently molted its old exoskeleton and has a new, soft, edible shell; often used as a culinary term for this delicacy, typically deep-fried or sautéed.

  1. Edible crustaceanB1formalamerican

    A blue crab that has recently molted its hard outer shell, making it edible whole, often fried or sautéed.

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    • We ordered fried soft-shelled crab at the seafood restaurant.
    • Soft-shelled crab sandwiches are a popular summer dish.
    • The chef prepared the soft-shelled crab with a light batter.