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SCALLOPS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Scallops.

Scallops - 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)
crenation11crenature11crenel8crenelle10

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
escallop12scollop11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
shellfish18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cutlet8escallop12scollop11

Edible 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)
escallop12scollop11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bivalve15lamellibranch22pelecypod19
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Scallops - as a verb

Decorate an edge with scallops

Example: "The dress had a scalloped skirt"

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
escallop12

Form scallops in

Example: "Scallop the meat"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scollop11

Fish for scallops

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scollop11

Shape or cut in scallops

Example: "Scallop the hem of the dress"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scollop11

Example Sentences

"I ordered grilled scallops for dinner."
"The chef prepared seared scallops with a lemon butter sauce."
"We enjoyed a delicious appetizer of bacon-wrapped scallops."
"My favorite seafood dish is pasta with scallops and white wine sauce."
"The restaurant serves fresh, local scallops."
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Word Game Points

Is SCALLOPS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, scallops is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SCALLOPS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is SCALLOPS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, scallops is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SCALLOPS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is SCALLOPS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, scallops is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SCALLOPS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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