SCALLOP
Scrabble letter values: S1C3A1L1L1O1P3 = 11
Definition
- 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
- noun edible muscle of mollusks having fan-shaped shells. — synonyms: scollop, escallop
- noun thin slice of meat (especially veal) usually fried or broiled. — synonyms: cutlet, scollop, escallop
- 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, escallop
- verb decorate an edge with scallops.
- verb bake in a sauce, milk, etc., often with breadcrumbs on top. — synonyms: escallop
- verb form scallops in. — synonyms: scollop
- verb fish for scallops. — synonyms: scollop
- verb shape or cut in scallops. — synonyms: scollop
Examples
- “served broiled or poached or in salads or cream sauces”
- “the dress had a scalloped skirt”
- “scallop the meat”