soft : Idioms & Phrases

• noun pest on citrus trees
  Coccus hesperidum.
  

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• noun European perennial grass with soft velvety foliage
  Holcus mollis.
  

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• (Zoöl.), the common or long clam (Mya arenaria). See Mya.

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• noun rich in tarry hydrocarbons; burns readily with a smoky yellow flame
  bituminous coal.
  

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• bituminous coal, as distinguished from anthracite, or hard, coal.

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• noun (computer science) matter that is in a form that a computer can store or display it on a computer screen
  
  • he sent them soft copy of the report

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• noun corn having kernels almost entirely of soft starch
  Zea mays amylacea; squaw corn; flour corn.
  

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• (Zoöl.), any crab which has recently shed its shell.

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• noun a diet that does not require chewing; advised for those with intestinal disorders
  pap; spoon food.
  

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• (Zoöl.), the posterior part of the dorsal fin of fishes when supported by soft rays.

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• noun nonalcoholic beverage (usually carbonated)
  

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• noun a drug of abuse that is considered relatively mild and not likely to cause addiction
  

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• noun reed maces of America, Europe, North Africa, Asia
  narrow-leaved reedmace; Typha angustifolia; narrow-leaf cattail; lesser bullrush.
  

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• noun glass having a relatively low softening point
  

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• noun textiles or clothing and related merchandise
  drygoods.
  

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• . (Bot.) See Velvet grass.

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• noun dessert resembling ice cream but with a boiled custard base
  frozen custard.
  

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• noun a market in which more people want to sell than want to buy
  buyer's market; buyers' market.
  

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• noun political contributions made in such a way as to avoid the United States regulations for federal election campaigns (as by contributions to a political action committee)
  

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• paper money, as distinguished from coin, or hard money. Colloq. U.S.

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• . (Phonetics) See Media.

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• noun news that does not deal with serious topics or events
  

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• adjective satellite marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness
  infatuated; smitten; taken with; enamored; potty; in love.
  
  • gaga over the rock group's new album
  • he was infatuated with her

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• noun an easier alternative
  
  • the instructor took the soft option and gave the boy a passing grade

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• noun a muscular flap that closes off the nasopharynx during swallowing or speaking
  velum.
  

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• . See the Note under Palate.

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• noun a pedal on a piano that moves the action closer to the strings and so soften the sound
  

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• noun a pretzel made of soft bread
  

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• (Zoöl.), a fin ray which is articulated and usually branched.

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• noun fish sperm or sperm-filled reproductive gland; having a creamy texture
  milt.
  

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• noun yeast-raised roll with a soft crust
  

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• noun mushy or slimy decay of plants caused by bacteria or fungi
  

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• noun tall rush with soft erect or arching stems found in Eurasia, Australia, New Zealand, and common in North America
  bulrush; Juncus effusus; bullrush; common rush.
  

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• noun an insect active in all stages
  

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• noun suggestive or persuasive advertising
  

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• noun European shield fern cultivated in many varieties
  Polystichum setiferum.
  

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• noun flattery designed to gain favor
  coaxing; blarney; sweet talk.
  
• noun a soft (or liquid) soap made from vegetable oils; used in certain skin diseases
  green soap.
  

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• . See under Soap.

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• noun solder that melts at a relatively low temperature
  

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• noun a place of especial vulnerability
  weak part; weak spot.
  
• noun a sentimental affection
  
  • she had a soft spot for her youngest son
• noun any membranous gap between the bones of the cranium in an infant or fetus
  fontanel; fontanelle.
  

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• noun tick lacking a dorsal shield and having mouth parts on the under side of the head
  argasid.
  

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• (Zoöl.), any river tortoise of the genus Trionyx. See Trionyx.

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• noun a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
  fool; sucker; gull; patsy; fall guy; mug; chump; mark.
  

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• noun of Australia and Tasmania; often cultivated; hardy in cool climates
  Dicksonia antarctica.
  

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• noun water that is not hard (does not contain mineral salts that interfere with the formation of lather with soap)
  

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• noun wheat with soft starch kernels used in pastry and breakfast cereals
  

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• adjective easily moved to pity or sorrow
  softhearted.
  
  • a softhearted judge
• adjective satellite (eggs) having the yolk still liquid
  
  • soft-boiled eggs

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• noun steel with less than 0.15% carbon
  mild steel; low-carbon steel.
  

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• noun Irish breed of medium-sized terrier with an abundant coat any shade of wheat and very hairy head and muzzle
  

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• noun a book with paper covers
  paper-back book; paperback; paperback book; softback book; soft-cover; softback.
  

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• noun a book with paper covers
  paper-back book; paperback; paperback book; softback book; soft-cover; softback.
  

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• adjective of or relating to fish with soft fins
  

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Soft"-finned` adjective

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1. (Zoöl.) Having the fin rays cartilaginous or flexible; without spines; -- said of certain fishes.

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• noun any fish of the superorder Malacopterygii
  malacopterygian.
  

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• adjective satellite sound of quiet gentle steps
  

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• adjective satellite having soft hair
  

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Soft"-head`ed adjective

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1. Weak in intellect.

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Soft"-heart`ed adjective

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1. Having softness or tenderness of heart; susceptible of pity or other kindly affection; gentle; meek. -- Soft"-heart`ed*ness, n.

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• adjective (of a bullet) made of soft material that expands on impact
  

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• verb play down or obscure
  
  • His advisers soft-pedaled the president's blunder

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Soft"-shell`, Soft"-shelled` adjective (Also<

• Soft-shell
• Soft-shelled

)

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1. Having a soft or fragile shell.

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• noun a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
  long-neck clam; steamer; steamer clam.
  
• noun an edible clam with thin oval-shaped shell found in coastal regions of the United States and Europe
  long-neck clam; steamer; steamer clam; Mya arenaria.
  

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• noun freshly molted crab with new shell still tender and flexible
  soft-shell crab.
  
• noun edible crab that has recently molted and not yet formed its new shell
  soft-shell crab.
  

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• noun freshly molted crab with new shell still tender and flexible
  soft-shell crab.
  
• noun edible crab that has recently molted and not yet formed its new shell
  soft-shell crab.
  

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• noun voracious aquatic turtle with a flat flexible shell covered by a leathery skin; can inflict painful bites
  pancake turtle.
  

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• noun tap dancing wearing shoes that have soft soles
  soft-shoe dancing; soft-shoe.
  

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• noun tap dancing wearing shoes that have soft soles
  soft-shoe dancing; soft-shoe.
  

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• noun tap dancing wearing shoes that have soft soles
  soft-shoe dancing; soft-shoe.
  

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• verb persuade someone through flattery
  
• verb use flattering talk on somebody
  

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• verb repair with soft-solder
  

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• adjective satellite having a speaking manner that is not loud or harsh
  
  • she was always soft-spoken

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Soft"-spo`ken adjective

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1. Speaking softly; having a mild or gentle voice; hence, mild; affable.

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• leavened bread, as distinguished from hard-tack, or ship bread.

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• adjective satellite (of especially persons) lacking sense or understanding or judgment
  witless; senseless; nitwitted.
  

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