The Collaborative International Dictionary
Scalloping \Scal"lop*ing\, n. Fishing for scallops.
Scallop \Scal"lop\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Scalloped; p. pr. & vb. n. Scalloping.]
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. (Cookery) To bake in scallop shells or dishes; to prepare with crumbs of bread or cracker, and bake. See Scalloped oysters, below.
Wiktionary
n. A scalloped pattern. vb. (present participle of scallop English)
Wikipedia
Scalloping may refer to:
- Scallop gathering ( scallop fishing)
- Scalloping (fingerboard), shaping of fingerboards of stringed instruments
- Scalloping (radiophysics) is a radar phenomenon that reduces sensitivity for certain distance and velocity combinations.
- Gratin, a casserole cooking technique
Usage examples of "scalloping".
He wore garments of mustard brown and dandelionindeed, the dagged hems imitated the deep scalloping of dandelion leaves.
She chose a black silky sleeveless dress with scalloping at the hemline and around the deep V neckline.
Her knuckles rapped the smooth mahogany scalloping on the back of the chair.