softshell

As an adjective softshell

is having a relatively soft shell.

As a verb outwear is

to wear out.

As a proper noun shell

is a diminutive of the female given name michelle .

As an adjective softshell is

having a relatively soft shell.

As adjectives the difference between soft and softshell

is that soft is easily giving way under pressure while softshell is having a relatively soft shell.

As an interjection soft

is (archaic) be quiet; hold; stop; not so fast.

As an adverb soft

is (lb) softly; without roughness or harshness; gently; quietly.

As a noun soft

is a soft or foolish person; an idiot.