SCALLOP
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Scallop.
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Scallop - as a 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 (Exact Relations)
crenationcrenaturecrenelcrenelleEdible muscle of mollusks having fan-shaped shells; served broiled or poached or in salads or cream sauces
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
escallopscollopHypernyms (Closely Related)
shellfishHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Thin slice of meat (especially veal) usually fried or broiled
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cutletescallopscollopEdible marine bivalve having a fluted fan-shaped shell that swim by expelling water from the shell in a series of snapping motions
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
escallopscollopHypernyms (Closely Related)
bivalvelamellibranchpelecypodHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Scallop - as a verb
Decorate an edge with scallops
Example: "The dress had a scalloped skirt"
Example Sentences
"I ordered a plate of delicious scallops at the fancy restaurant."
"The scallop shells were arranged beautifully as decoration on the beach."
"The diver collected several live scallops from the ocean floor."
"The chef sautéed the scallops in butter and garlic."
"She wore a necklace made of scallop shells."
Word Game Points
Is SCALLOP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, scallop is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SCALLOP has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is SCALLOP a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, scallop is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSCALLOP has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is SCALLOP a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, scallop is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSCALLOP has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
