soft-shelled turtle
US /ˌsɑːft ˌʃeld ˈtɜːr.tl̩/
UK /ˌsɑːft ˌʃeld ˈtɜːr.tl̩/
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a freshwater turtle with a flat, leathery shell, typically found in North America and Asia
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We saw a large soft-shelled turtle basking on the riverbank.
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The soft-shelled turtle is known for its long, snorkel-like snout.