scalloped

• يصف شيئًا، غالبًا قماشًا أو طعامًا، له حافة زخرفية تتكون من سلسلة من أنصاف الدوائر أو أشكال محار الإسقلوب. ويُستعمل أيضًا لوصف طعام مقطّع ومطبوخ في صلصة أو مرق.

Describes an object, typically fabric or food, that has a decorative edge shaped like a series of semicircles or scallop shells.

1. Decorative edgeB2formal

   Having a border or edge that is cut into a series of small, rounded curves or scallops.

   مُسَنَّن الحواف

   • The dress had a scalloped hem that added a delicate touch.
   • She admired the scalloped edges of the antique tablecloth.
   • The invitation card featured a scalloped border.

   المرادفاتcrenatecrenatedcrenulate

2. Baked with sauceB1formalculinary

   Cooked in a creamy sauce, often with breadcrumbs or cheese, and baked until golden.

   مخبوز بصلصة

   • We had scalloped potatoes with dinner.
   • The recipe for scalloped corn is a family favorite.
   • She prepared a delicious scalloped dish with ham and cheese.

   المرادفاتau gratin

• فعل يعني تزيين شيء بحافة أو نمط مُسنَّن، أو طهي الطعام بصلصة وفتات الخبز.

A verb meaning to decorate with a scalloped edge or pattern, or to bake with a sauce and breadcrumbs.

1. Decorate an edge with scallopsB2formal

   To cut or shape the edge of something into a series of small curves or semicircles.

   تزيين الحافة بأسنان مزخرفة

   • She scalloped the edge of the paper for the invitation.
   • The dress had a scalloped hemline.
   • He scalloped the pastry crust before baking.

2. Bake in a sauceB2formalculinary

   To cook food, typically seafood or vegetables, in a creamy sauce or milk, often topped with breadcrumbs.

   الطهي في الصلصة

   • She scalloped the potatoes with cheese and cream.
   • The recipe calls for scalloped oysters baked in a rich sauce.
   • He prepared scalloped corn for the family dinner.

3. Form scallops inB2formal

   To create a pattern of scallops or curved shapes in a material or surface.

   تكوين الفستونات

   • The artisan scalloped the metal to create a decorative border.
   • She scalloped the fabric to add a unique design.
   • The woodworker scalloped the edges of the table.

4. Fish for scallopsB2formalsport

   To catch or harvest scallops from the sea.

   صيد الإسقلوب

   • They scalloped off the coast of Maine during the season.
   • The fishermen scalloped in the shallow waters.
   • He scalloped for a living before retiring.

5. Shape or cut in scallopsB2formal

   To cut or shape something into a series of curved segments.

   قطع أو تشكيل على شكل أصداف

   • She scalloped the dough to make decorative cookies.
   • The artist scalloped the clay to form a pattern.
   • He scalloped the leather for the belt design.