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scallop
[skol-uhp, skal-]
noun
any of the bivalve mollusks of the genus Argopecten (Pecten ) and related genera that swim by rapidly clapping the fluted shell valves together.
the adductor muscle of certain species of such mollusks, used as food.
one of the shells of such a mollusk, usually having radial ribs and a wavy outer edge.
a scallop shell or a dish in which food, especially seafood, is baked and served.
Cooking.a thin slice of meat, usually further flattened by pounding with a mallet or other implement.
any of a series of curved projections cut along the edge, as of a fabric.
verb (used with object)
to finish (an edge) with scallops.
Cooking.to escallop.
verb (used without object)
to dredge for scallops.
scallop
/ ˈskɒləp, ˈskæl- /
noun
any of various marine bivalves of the family Pectinidae, having a fluted fan-shaped shell: includes free-swimming species (genus Pecten ) and species attached to a substratum (genus Chlamys ) See also pecten
the edible adductor muscle of certain of these molluscs
either of the shell valves of any of these molluscs
a scallop shell or similarly shaped dish, in which fish, esp shellfish, is cooked and served
one of a series of curves along an edge, esp an edge of cloth
the shape of a scallop shell used as the badge of a pilgrim, esp in the Middle Ages
a potato cake fried in batter
verb
(tr) to decorate (an edge) with scallops
to bake (food) in a scallop shell or similar dish
(intr) to collect scallops
Other Word Forms
- unscalloped adjective
- ˈDZ辱Բ noun
- ˈDZ noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of scallop1
Example Sentences
The deal also benefits shellfish producers after the EU banned British fishermen from selling live mussels, oysters, clams, cockles and scallops to its member states in 2021.
This algae, some of it toxic, in turn becomes a food source for shellfish species including mussels, clams, oysters and scallops.
From an office perched on the scalloped edge of the continent, Victoria Bradley jokes that she has the most beautiful doctor's practice in Australia.
There are also scallops, lobster tails, ribeyes, bacon and more.
She starts on plain lined sheets, then she transposes the keepers to “scalloped paper plates.”
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