Definitions for scallop
ˈskɒl əp, ˈskæl-scal·lop

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. scallop, crenation, crenature, crenel, crenellenoun

   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.)

2. scallop, scollop, escallopnoun

   edible muscle of mollusks having fan-shaped shells; served broiled or poached or in salads or cream sauces

3. cutlet, scallop, scollop, escallopnoun

   thin slice of meat (especially veal) usually fried or broiled

4. scallop, scollop, escallopverb

   edible marine bivalve having a fluted fan-shaped shell that swim by expelling water from the shell in a series of snapping motions

5. scallopverb

   decorate an edge with scallops

   "the dress had a scalloped skirt"

6. scallop, escallopverb

   bake in a sauce, milk, etc., often with breadcrumbs on top

7. scallop, scollopverb

   form scallops in

   "scallop the meat"

8. scallop, scollopverb

   fish for scallops

9. scallop, scollopverb

   shape or cut in scallops

   "scallop the hem of the dress"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. scallopnoun

   Any of various marine bivalve molluscs of the family Pectinidae which are free-swimming.

2. scallopnoun

   a curved projection, making part of a decoration

3. scallopnoun

   a fillet of meat, escalope

4. scallopnoun

   a form of fried potato

5. scallopverb

   to make or cook scallops

6. scallopverb

   to bake in a casserole (gratin), originally in a scallop shell; especially used in form scalloped

7. scallopverb

   to harvest scallops

8. Etymology: From escalope.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Scallopnoun

   A fish with a hollow pectinated shell.

   Etymology: escallop, French.

   So th’ emperour Caligula,
   That triumph’d o’er the British sea,
   Engag’d his legions in fierce bustles
   With periwincles, prawns, and muscles;
   And led his troops with furious gallops,
   To charge whole regiments of scallops. Hudibras.

   The sand is in Scilly glistering, which may be occasioned from freestone mingled with white scallop shells. John Mortimer.

2. To Scallopverb

   To mark on the edge with segments of circles.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Scallop

   Scallop () is a common name that encompasses various species of marine bivalve mollusks in the taxonomic family Pectinidae, the scallops. However, the common name "scallop" is also sometimes applied to species in other closely related families within the superfamily Pectinoidea, which also includes the thorny oysters. Scallops are a cosmopolitan family of bivalves found in all of the world's oceans, although never in fresh water. They are one of the very few groups of bivalves to be primarily "free-living", with many species capable of rapidly swimming short distances and even migrating some distance across the ocean floor. A small minority of scallop species live cemented to rocky substrates as adults, while others attach themselves to stationary or rooted objects such as seagrass at some point in their lives by means of a filament they secrete called a byssal thread. The majority of species, however, live recumbent on sandy substrates, and when they sense the presence of a predator such as a starfish, they may attempt to escape by swimming swiftly but erratically through the water using jet propulsion created by repeatedly clapping their shells together. Scallops have a well-developed nervous system, and unlike most other bivalves all scallops have a ring of numerous simple eyes situated around the edge of their mantles. Many species of scallops are highly prized as a food source, and some are farmed as aquaculture. The word "scallop" is also applied to the meat of these bivalves, the adductor muscle, that is sold as seafood. The brightly coloured, symmetric, fan-shaped shells of scallops with their radiating and often fluted ornamentation are valued by shell collectors, and have been used since ancient times as motifs in art, architecture, and design. Owing to their widespread distribution, scallop shells are a common sight on beaches and are often brightly coloured, making them a popular object to collect among beachcombers and vacationers. The shells also have a significant place in popular culture.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. scallop

   A scallop is a type of marine mollusk with a ribbed fan-shaped shell that lives in all oceans. They are known for their tender, sweet meat and are a popular seafood option around the world. Scallops can also refer to the edible muscle portion of this mollusk. The term "scallop" is also used to describe a decorative, curved edging in various design fields.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Scallopnoun

   any one of numerous species of marine bivalve mollusks of the genus Pecten and allied genera of the family Pectinidae. The shell is usually radially ribbed, and the edge is therefore often undulated in a characteristic manner. The large adductor muscle of some the species is much used as food. One species (Vola Jacobaeus) occurs on the coast of Palestine, and its shell was formerly worn by pilgrims as a mark that they had been to the Holy Land. Called also fan shell. See Pecten, 2

2. Scallopnoun

   one of series of segments of circles joined at their extremities, forming a border like the edge or surface of a scallop shell

3. Scallopnoun

   one of the shells of a scallop; also, a dish resembling a scallop shell

4. Scallopverb

   to mark or cut the edge or border of into segments of circles, like the edge or surface of a scallop shell. See Scallop, n., 2

5. Scallopnoun

   to bake in scallop shells or dishes; to prepare with crumbs of bread or cracker, and bake. See Scalloped oysters, below

6. Etymology: [OF. escalope a shell, probably of German or Dutch origin, and akin to E. scale of a fish; cf. D. schelp shell. See Scale of a fish, and cf. Escalop.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Scallop

   A scallop is a common name applied to many species of marine bivalve mollusks in the family Pectinidae, the scallops. Scallops are a cosmopolitan family, found in all of the world's oceans. Many scallops are highly prized as a food source; the name "scallop" is also applied to the meat of these animals when it is used as seafood. The brightly colored, fan-shaped shells of some scallops, with their radiating fluted pattern, are valued by shell collectors, and have been used since ancient times as motifs in art and design.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Scallop

   skol′up, n. a bivalve having a sub-circular shell with sinuous radiating ridges: one of a series of curves in the edge of anything: a shallow dish in which oysters, &c., are cooked, baked, and browned.—v.t. to cut the edge or border into scallops or curves: to cook in a scallop with crumbs of bread, &c.—p.adj. Scall′oped, having the edge or border cut into scallops or curves.—ns. Scall′op moth, a name applied to several geometrid moths; Scall′op-shell, a scallop, or the shell of one, the badge of a pilgrim. [O. Fr. escalope—Old Dut. schelpe, a shell; cf. Ger. schelfe, a husk.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of scallop in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of scallop in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=scallop
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Scallop
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=scallop
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scallop
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scallop
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=scallop
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=scallop