Scallop
Pronunciation: /ˈskæləp/
Scallop (noun)
- A type of shellfish with a round, fan-shaped shell, often eaten as seafood.
- A wavy or curved edge on fabric, paper, or other materials.
Examples
- The chef prepared a delicious scallop dish.
- Scallops are often served with lemon and butter.
Common collocations: grilled scallop, fresh scallop, scallop dish, scallop edge, scallop pattern
Scallop (verb)
- To make a wavy or curved edge on something.
Examples
- She scalloped the fabric for a decorative finish.
- The tailor scalloped the edges of the dress.