scallop

/ˈskæləp/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of marine mollusk with a fan-shaped shell that is prized as food

“She ordered the scallops as an appetizer at the seafood restaurant.”

2. verb

to cut or shape something into a curved or wavy edge

“The carpenter scalloped the edges of the wooden panel to create a decorative border.”

Synonyms

  • bivalve
  • shellfish