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Scallop Definition & Meaning

scallop
noun
  1. 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.)
  2. edible muscle of mollusks having fan-shaped shells; served broiled or poached or in salads or cream sauces
  3. thin slice of meat (especially veal) usually fried or broiled
  4. edible marine bivalve having a fluted fan-shaped shell that swim by expelling water from the shell in a series of snapping motions
verb
  1. decorate an edge with scallops; "the dress had a scalloped skirt"
  2. bake in a sauce, milk, etc., often with breadcrumbs on top
  3. form scallops in; "scallop the meat"
  4. fish for scallops
  5. shape or cut in scallops; "scallop the hem of the dress"

"Scallop" in song lyrics

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  • "tomatoe scallop"
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  • "crochet scallop"
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  • "electric scallop"
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Frequently asked questions

What does scallop mean?
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.) edible muscle of mollusks having fan-shaped shells
What part of speech is scallop?
Scallop is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does scallop have?
Scallop has 9 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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