SCALLOP

Definition of SCALLOP

(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.)
(noun)edible muscle of mollusks having fan-shaped shells; served broiled or poached or in salads or cream sauces
(noun)thin slice of meat (especially veal) usually fried or broiled
(noun)edible marine bivalve having a fluted fan-shaped shell that swim by expelling water from the shell in a series of snapping motions
(verb)decorate an edge with scallops
(verb)bake in a sauce, milk, etc., often with breadcrumbs on top
(verb)form scallops in
(verb)fish for scallops
(verb)shape or cut in scallops