scallop

1. (verb) shape or cut in scallops, as of the edge of a garment
Synonyms: scollop
Related Words: form, shape

2. (verb) fish for scallops
Synonyms: scollop
Related Words: fish

3. (verb) form scallops in
Synonyms: scollop
Related Words: core out, hollow, hollow out

4. (verb) decorate an edge with scallops, as of a dress
Related Words: adorn, beautify, decorate, embellish, grace, ornament

5. (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
Related Words: Pecten irradians, Pecten magellanicus, bay scallop, bivalve, giant scallop, lamellibranch, pelecypod, sea scallop

6. (noun) edible muscle of mollusks having fan-shaped shells; served broiled or poached or in salads or cream sauces
Synonyms: scollop
Related Words: bay scallop, sea scallop, shellfish

7. (noun) thin slice of meat (especially veal) usually fried or broiled
Synonyms: cutlet
Related Words: piece, slice



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