scallop
/ˈskæləp/
noun
- A marine mollusk with a fan-shaped shell, often used as food.
- The scallop shell is a symbol often used in art and design.
- We ordered seared scallops for dinner at the seafood restaurant.
- Scallops live on the ocean floor and swim by clapping their shells together.
- One of the shells of a scallop, or a shape resembling it, used decoratively.
- The edge of the tablecloth had a pretty scallop pattern.
- The dress had scallops along the hem that gave it a vintage look.
- She collected scallop shells on the beach to use as decorations.
verb
- To bake food, especially potatoes or seafood, in a creamy sauce or with breadcrumbs.
- I like to scallop potatoes with cheese and cream for a holiday side dish.
- She scalloped the oysters and served them with lemon wedges.
- The recipe says to scallop the fish with butter and herbs.
- To cut or shape the edge of something into a series of curves or scallops.
- She scalloped the fabric to make a fancy border for the pillow.
- The carpenter scalloped the edge of the wooden shelf for a decorative finish.
- The pastry chef scalloped the pie crust with a special cutter.
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