Definition of Scallop

  • 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.) Noun
  • 2. Edible muscle of mollusks having fan-shaped shells; served broiled or poached or in salads or cream sauces Noun
  • 3. Thin slice of meat (especially veal) usually fried or broiled Noun
  • 4. Edible marine bivalve having a fluted fan-shaped shell that swim by expelling water from the shell in a series of snapping motions Noun
  • 5. Decorate an edge with scallops Verb
  • 6. Bake in a sauce, milk, etc., often with breadcrumbs on top Verb
  • 7. Form scallops in Verb
  • 8. Fish for scallops Verb
  • 9. Shape or cut in scallops Verb

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