scallop

🇺🇸 /ˈskæləp/ 🇬🇧 /ˈskɒləp/
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noun
R

A type of seafood that comes in two matching shells.

We had scallop for dinner last night.

R

A pattern of half-circles on the edge of something for decoration.

The dress had a beautiful scallop design on the hem.

verb
R

To add a decorative edge with half-circle shapes.

She scalloped the edge of the blanket for a cute look.

translation

n. A type of seafood that comes in two matching shells.; A pattern of half-circles on the edge of something for decoration.
v. To add a decorative edge with half-circle shapes.

Word Forms

3rd Present scallops
Past scalloped
Perfect scalloped
Progressive scalloping
Plural scallops