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SCALLOP





Definition:

  1. [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.)
    Synonyms: crenation, crenature, crenel, crenelle

  2. [noun] edible muscle of mollusks having fan-shaped shells; served broiled or poached or in salads or cream sauces
    Synonyms: scollop

  3. [noun] thin slice of meat (especially veal) usually fried or broiled
    Synonyms: cutlet, scollop

  4. [noun] edible marine bivalve having a fluted fan-shaped shell that swim by expelling water from the shell in a series of snapping motions
    Synonyms: scollop

  5. [verb] decorate an edge with scallops; "the dress had a scalloped skirt"

  6. [verb] form scallops in; "scallop the meat"
    Synonyms: scollop

  7. [verb] fish for scallops
    Synonyms: scollop

  8. [verb] shape or cut in scallops; "scallop the hem of the dress"
    Synonyms: scollop

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