scallop

1 of 2

noun

scal·lop ˈskä-ləp How to pronounce scallop (audio)

ˈska-,

ˈskȯ-

variants or less commonly scollop

ˈskä-

ˈskȯ-

: any of numerous marine bivalve lamellibranch mollusks (family Pectinidae) that have a radially ribbed shell with the edge undulated and that swim by opening and closing the valves

: the adductor muscle of a scallop as an article of food

: a valve or shell of a scallop

: a baking dish shaped like a valve of a scallop

: one of a continuous series of circle segments or angular projections forming a border (as on cloth or metal)

: pattypan

[French escalope, probably from Middle French, shell] : a thin slice of boneless meat or fish

veal scallops

called also escalope

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The flanks of the Blazer build on the sculpting of the ICE model and add a deep scallop that looks somewhat like a vent behind the front wheels.

Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 19 July 2022 The menu leans Norwegian in style, with dishes like Elsa’s Royal Baked Scallops, which is more of a steamed scallop in a broth that’s been topped with buttery puffs pastry.

Megan Dubois, Chron, 14 July 2022 Make the scallops: While the couscous cooks, remove the side muscle from each scallop by pulling it off and pat the scallops dry.

Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 5 July 2022 One squat and very fresh Hokkaido scallop sits in a shallow bowl.

Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2022 The crabby scallop is kind of this invention of my own.

Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 15 July 2022 You might be tempted to go with the hamachi or the scallop—both are plated with enough sculptural verve to evoke the restaurant’s namesake mollusk—but the frog leg is where your voyage should start.

Jiayang Fan, The New Yorker, 10 June 2022 In its own letter, Blue Harvest listed 15 scallop vessels.

Will Sennott, ProPublica, 6 July 2022 Fewer scallops expected into 2023 America’s scallop fishing industry will continue to decline in catch into next year due to a decrease in the availability of the oft-pricy shellfish off the East Coast, federal regulators say.

BostonGlobe.com, 28 June 2022

Verb

Black cotton with perfect double seams stitched along each finger, triple stitched along the thumb, and scalloped at the wrist.

BostonGlobe.com, 17 Oct. 2019 The design included delicate floral patterns and tiers of sequined, scalloped lace over a white column skirt.

Kayleigh Roberts, Harper's BAZAAR, 4 Dec. 2018 The meals range from potato bread to apricot and prune marmalade, scalloped cabbage, corn bread, bean and tomato stew, savory rice, poultry with peas, buckwheat chocolate cake, and chocolate fudge frosting.

Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2020 Cut with round cookie cutter that has scalloped edge.

Nancy Ngo, Twin Cities, 5 Dec. 2019 This autonomous region of Spain lying along the Bay of Biscay, dense with trees that run up hillsides, dotted by wild marshland, and scalloped with tidy beaches, isn’t located between Madrid and Barcelona.

Chiara Goia, National Geographic, 14 Dec. 2019 Worn by Kate to attend the Chelsea Flower Show in London this summer, this broderie anglais shirt with scalloped trim and puff sleeves is perfect for a smart casual look all-year round.

Monique Jessen, PEOPLE.com, 5 Dec. 2019 The palette is black and midnight blue, the latter appearing on the walls, scalloped banquettes and underlit bar, contrasted by hardwood floors and polished-wood tabletops.

Phil Vettel, chicagotribune.com, 15 Nov. 2019 The settlement, laid out on a peninsula scalloped with beautiful white-sand beaches, was created in the mid-20th century as a resort for foreigners, mainly Americans, residents said.

New York Times, 6 Sep. 2019 See More

单词	scallop
释义	scallop 1 of 2 noun scal·lop ˈskä-ləp ˈska-, ˈskȯ- variants or less commonly scollop ˈskä- ˈskȯ- 1 a : any of numerous marine bivalve lamellibranch mollusks (family Pectinidae) that have a radially ribbed shell with the edge undulated and that swim by opening and closing the valves b : the adductor muscle of a scallop as an article of food 2 a : a valve or shell of a scallop b : a baking dish shaped like a valve of a scallop 3 : one of a continuous series of circle segments or angular projections forming a border (as on cloth or metal) 4 : pattypan 5 [French escalope, probably from Middle French, shell] : a thin slice of boneless meat or fish veal scallops called also escalope Illustration of scallop scallop 2a scallop 2 of 2 verb variants or less commonly scollop scalloped also scolloped; scalloping also scolloping; scallops also scollops transitive verb 1 a : to shape, cut, or finish in scallops b : to form scallops in 2 [from the use of a scallop shell as a baking dish] : to bake in a sauce usually covered with seasoned bread or cracker crumbs scalloped potatoes intransitive verb : to gather or dredge scallops Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Noun The flanks of the Blazer build on the sculpting of the ICE model and add a deep scallop that looks somewhat like a vent behind the front wheels. Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 19 July 2022 The menu leans Norwegian in style, with dishes like Elsa’s Royal Baked Scallops, which is more of a steamed scallop in a broth that’s been topped with buttery puffs pastry. Megan Dubois, Chron, 14 July 2022 Make the scallops: While the couscous cooks, remove the side muscle from each scallop by pulling it off and pat the scallops dry. Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 5 July 2022 One squat and very fresh Hokkaido scallop sits in a shallow bowl. Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2022 The crabby scallop is kind of this invention of my own. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 15 July 2022 You might be tempted to go with the hamachi or the scallop—both are plated with enough sculptural verve to evoke the restaurant’s namesake mollusk—but the frog leg is where your voyage should start. Jiayang Fan, The New Yorker, 10 June 2022 In its own letter, Blue Harvest listed 15 scallop vessels. Will Sennott, ProPublica, 6 July 2022 Fewer scallops expected into 2023 America’s scallop fishing industry will continue to decline in catch into next year due to a decrease in the availability of the oft-pricy shellfish off the East Coast, federal regulators say. BostonGlobe.com, 28 June 2022 Verb Black cotton with perfect double seams stitched along each finger, triple stitched along the thumb, and scalloped at the wrist. BostonGlobe.com, 17 Oct. 2019 The design included delicate floral patterns and tiers of sequined, scalloped lace over a white column skirt. Kayleigh Roberts, Harper's BAZAAR, 4 Dec. 2018 The meals range from potato bread to apricot and prune marmalade, scalloped cabbage, corn bread, bean and tomato stew, savory rice, poultry with peas, buckwheat chocolate cake, and chocolate fudge frosting. Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2020 Cut with round cookie cutter that has scalloped edge. Nancy Ngo, Twin Cities, 5 Dec. 2019 This autonomous region of Spain lying along the Bay of Biscay, dense with trees that run up hillsides, dotted by wild marshland, and scalloped with tidy beaches, isn’t located between Madrid and Barcelona. Chiara Goia, National Geographic, 14 Dec. 2019 Worn by Kate to attend the Chelsea Flower Show in London this summer, this broderie anglais shirt with scalloped trim and puff sleeves is perfect for a smart casual look all-year round. Monique Jessen, PEOPLE.com, 5 Dec. 2019 The palette is black and midnight blue, the latter appearing on the walls, scalloped banquettes and underlit bar, contrasted by hardwood floors and polished-wood tabletops. Phil Vettel, chicagotribune.com, 15 Nov. 2019 The settlement, laid out on a peninsula scalloped with beautiful white-sand beaches, was created in the mid-20th century as a resort for foreigners, mainly Americans, residents said. New York Times, 6 Sep. 2019 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English scalop, from Anglo-French escalope shell, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Dutch schelpe shell First Known Use Noun 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 1682, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Phrases Containing scallop sea scallop bay scallop sea scallop bay scallop Kids Definition scallop 1 of 2 noun scal·lop ˈskä-ləp ˈska- 1 : an edible shellfish that is a mollusk with a ribbed shell in two parts 2 : one of a series of half-circles that form a border on an edge (as of lace) scallop 2 of 2 verb scalloped; scalloping 1 : to bake with crumbs, butter, and milk 2 : to embroider, cut, or edge with half-circles I scalloped the edge of the pie crust.
随便看	retard retard of the tide retardance retardancy retardant retardants retardate retardates retardation retardation of the tide retardations retardative retardatory retarded retarded depression retarder retarders retarding retardingly retardment retardments retards retarget retargeted retargeting

scallop

noun

Illustration of scallop

verb

Example Sentences

Word History

Phrases Containing scallop

Kids Definition

noun

verb