1. edible marine mollusks with fan-shaped shells
2. decorative curved edges resembling scallop shells

1. to bake in a casserole with milk or sauce
2. to cut in a series of curves

Examples

• The restaurant served fresh scallops with garlic butter.
• She ordered pan-seared scallops as an appetizer.
• The curtains had decorative scallops along the bottom edge.
• Mom scalloped the potatoes for Sunday dinner.
• The seamstress scalloped the hem of the dress.
• Bay scallops are smaller than sea scallops.
• The recipe calls for scalloped corn as a side dish.