scalloped Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb decorate an edge with scallops
    scallop.
    • the dress had a scalloped skirt
  2. verb bake in a sauce, milk, etc., often with breadcrumbs on top
    scallop; escallop.
  3. verb form scallops in
    scallop; scollop.
    • scallop the meat
  4. verb fish for scallops
    scallop; scollop.
  5. verb shape or cut in scallops
    scallop; scollop.
    • scallop the hem of the dress
  6. adjective satellite having a margin with rounded scallops
    crenate; crenated.

WordNet


Scal"loped adjective
Definitions
  1. Furnished with a scallop; made or done with or in a scallop.
  2. Having the edge or border cut or marked with segments of circles. See Scallop, n., 2.
  3. (Cookery) Baked in a scallop; cooked with crumbs.

Webster 1913