scollop meaning and definition

SCOLLOP noun

Definition of scollop (noun)

1. edible muscle of mollusks having fan-shaped shells; served broiled or poached or in salads or cream sauces
   • synonyms: escallop, scallop
2. thin slice of meat (especially veal) usually fried or broiled
   • synonyms: cutlet, escallop, scallop
3. 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, scallop

SCOLLOP verb

Definition of scollop (verb)

1. form scallops in
   • "scallop the meat"
   • synonyms: scallop
2. fish for scallops
   • synonyms: scallop
3. shape or cut in scallops
   • "scallop the hem of the dress"
   • synonyms: scallop