Scallop — synonyms, definition

1. scallop (Noun)

8 synonyms

crenation crenature crenel crenelle cutlet escallop escalope scollop

4 definitions

scallop (Noun) — 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.).

scallop (Noun) — Edible muscle of mollusks having fan-shaped shells; served broiled or poached or in salads or cream sauces.

scallop (Noun) — Thin slice of meat (especially veal) usually fried or broiled.

scallop (Noun) — Edible marine bivalve having a fluted fan-shaped shell that swim by expelling water from the shell in a series of snapping motions.

8 types of

bivalve curve curved shape lamellibranch pelecypod piece shellfish slice

5 types

Pecten irradians Pecten magellanicus bay scallop giant scallop sea scallop

8 parts

crenation crenature crenel crenelle cutlet escallop escalope scollop

2 parts of

Pectinidae family Pectinidae

2. scallop (Verb)

5 definitions

scallop (Verb) — Decorate an edge with scallops. ex. "the dress had a scalloped skirt"

scallop (Verb) — Bake in a sauce, milk, etc., often with breadcrumbs on top.

scallop (Verb) — Form scallops in. ex. "scallop the meat"

scallop (Verb) — Fish for scallops.

scallop (Verb) — Shape or cut in scallops. ex. "scallop the hem of the dress"

17 types of

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