scallop meaning and definition

SCALLOP noun

Definition of 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.)
   • synonyms: crenation, crenature, crenel, crenelle
2. edible muscle of mollusks having fan-shaped shells; served broiled or poached or in salads or cream sauces
   • synonyms: escallop, scollop
3. thin slice of meat (especially veal) usually fried or broiled
   • synonyms: cutlet, escallop, scollop
4. edible marine bivalve having a fluted fan-shaped shell that swim by expelling water from the shell in a series of snapping motions
   • synonyms: escallop, scollop

SCALLOP verb

Definition of scallop (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
   • synonyms: escallop
3. form scallops in
   • "scallop the meat"
   • synonyms: scollop
4. fish for scallops
   • synonyms: scollop
5. shape or cut in scallops
   • "scallop the hem of the dress"
   • synonyms: scollop