scallop
scallop /ˈskæləp/
noun
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Edible marine bivalve having a fluted fan-shaped shell that swim by expelling water from the shell in a series of snapping motions
(
escallop
, scallop
, scollop
)
edible marine bivalve having a fluted fan-shaped shell that swim by expelling water from the shell in a series of snapping motions
-
Thin slice of meat (especially veal) usually fried or broiled
(
cutlet
, escallop
, scallop
, scollop
, escalope
)
thin slice of meat (especially veal) usually fried or broiled
-
Edible muscle of mollusks having fan-shaped shells; served broiled or poached or in salads or cream sauces
(
escallop
, scallop
, scollop
)
edible muscle of mollusks having fan-shaped shells; served broiled or poached or in salads or cream sauces
The seared scallops were cooked to perfection
The seared scallops were cooked to perfection
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One of a series of rounded projections (or the notches between them) formed by curves along an edge (as the edge of a leaf or piece of cloth or the margin of a shell or a shriveled red blood cell observed in a hypertonic solution etc.)
(
crenation
, crenature
, crenel
, crenelle
, scallop
)
one of a series of rounded projections (or the notches between them) formed by curves along an edge (as the edge of a leaf or piece of cloth or the margin of a shell or a shriveled red blood cell observed in a hypertonic solution etc.)
verb
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Shape or cut in scallops
(
scallop
, scollop
)
shape or cut in scallops
Scallop the hem of the dress
scallop the hem of the dress
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Fish for scallops
(
scallop
, scollop
)
fish for scallops
-
Form scallops in
(
scallop
, scollop
)
form scallops in
Scallop the meat
scallop the meat
-
Bake in a sauce, milk, etc., often with breadcrumbs on top
(
escallop
, scallop
)
bake in a sauce, milk, etc., often with breadcrumbs on top
-
Decorate an edge with scallops
(
scallop
)
decorate an edge with scallops
The dress had a scalloped skirt
the dress had a scalloped skirt
