scalloping

[ skol-uh-ping, skal- ]

/ ˈskɒl ə pɪŋ, ˈskæl- /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR scalloping ON THESAURUS.COM

noun

the act or occupation of collecting scallops.

a pattern or contour in the form of scallops, as along the edge of a garment.

the act of finishing an edge with scallops.

Origin of scalloping

First recorded in 1790–1800; scallop + -ing¹

Words nearby scalloping

scaling ladder, scall, scallion, scallop, scalloper, scalloping, scally, scallywag, scalogram, scaloppine, scalp

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Example sentences from the Web for scalloping

Practically all the scalloping is done by dredging from sail boats, employing about 99 men in the fishery.
A Report upon the Mollusk Fisheries of Massachusetts|Commissioners on Fisheries and Game
With relief one hails the beginning of a stripe, dark green like a scarf, scalloping the foothills—the citrus belt.
California|Mary Austin
The ground granted for oysters is used indiscriminately for quahauging and scalloping, and seems to be almost public property.
A Report upon the Mollusk Fisheries of Massachusetts|Commissioners on Fisheries and Game
At Dennisport scalloping is practically all done by dredging, while at West Dennis scallops are all taken by the use of "pushers."
A Report upon the Mollusk Fisheries of Massachusetts|Commissioners on Fisheries and Game

This has worked the ruin of the scalloping in these localities.
A Report upon the Mollusk Fisheries of Massachusetts|Commissioners on Fisheries and Game

Medical definitions for scalloping

scalloping

[ skŏl′ə-pĭng, skăl′- ]

n.

A series of indentations or erosions on a normally smooth margin of a structure.

单词	scalloping
释义	scalloping [ skol-uh-ping, skal- ] / ˈskɒl ə pɪŋ, ˈskæl- / SEE SYNONYMS FOR scalloping ON THESAURUS.COM noun the act or occupation of collecting scallops. a pattern or contour in the form of scallops, as along the edge of a garment. the act of finishing an edge with scallops. Origin of scalloping First recorded in 1790–1800; scallop + -ing¹ Words nearby scalloping scaling ladder, scall, scallion, scallop, scalloper, scalloping, scally, scallywag, scalogram, scaloppine, scalp Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for scalloping Practically all the scalloping is done by dredging from sail boats, employing about 99 men in the fishery. A Report upon the Mollusk Fisheries of Massachusetts\|Commissioners on Fisheries and Game With relief one hails the beginning of a stripe, dark green like a scarf, scalloping the foothills—the citrus belt. California\|Mary Austin The ground granted for oysters is used indiscriminately for quahauging and scalloping, and seems to be almost public property. A Report upon the Mollusk Fisheries of Massachusetts\|Commissioners on Fisheries and Game At Dennisport scalloping is practically all done by dredging, while at West Dennis scallops are all taken by the use of "pushers." A Report upon the Mollusk Fisheries of Massachusetts\|Commissioners on Fisheries and Game This has worked the ruin of the scalloping in these localities. A Report upon the Mollusk Fisheries of Massachusetts\|Commissioners on Fisheries and Game Words related to scalloping scrunch, pucker, buckle, writhe, curve, contort, twist, fold, twirl, coil, pink, depress, cut, dent, serrate, mark, hollow, nick, score, bash Medical definitions for scalloping scalloping [ skŏl′ə-pĭng, skăl′- ] n. A series of indentations or erosions on a normally smooth margin of a structure. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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scalloping

noun

Origin of scalloping

Words nearby scalloping

Example sentences from the Web for scalloping

Words related to scalloping

Medical definitions for scalloping

n.