scallop

• Nom désignant un mollusque bivalve marin à coquille en éventail striée, un bord décoratif imitant cette coquille, ou une fine tranche de viande.

A noun referring to a marine bivalve mollusk with a fluted fan-shaped shell, or a decorative edge resembling its shell, or a thin slice of meat.

1. Decorative edge patternB2formal

   One of a series of rounded projections or curves along an edge, often used in design or found in nature.

   Festons (motif décoratif en dents de scie arrondies)

   • The dress had delicate scallops along the hem.
   • The leaf's edge was decorated with small scallops.
   • The tablecloth featured a scalloped border.

   Synonymescrenationcrenature

2. Edible seafoodA2formalculinary

   The edible muscle of a marine bivalve mollusk with a fluted, fan-shaped shell, often served broiled, poached, or in salads.

   Coquille Saint-Jacques (noix)

   • We ordered seared scallops for dinner.
   • The salad was topped with fresh scallops.
   • Scallops are often served with a cream sauce.

3. B2formalculinary

   A thin slice of meat, especially veal, that is typically fried or broiled.

   Escalope

   • The chef prepared scallops of veal for the main course.
   • She fried the scallops of chicken until golden brown.
   • The recipe calls for thin scallops of pork.

   Synonymescutlet

4. Marine bivalve molluskB1formalscientific

   An edible marine bivalve with a fluted, fan-shaped shell that swims by expelling water in a series of snapping motions.

   Coquille Saint-Jacques (mollusque)

   • Scallops are known for their ability to swim by clapping their shells.
   • The diver collected scallops from the ocean floor.
   • Scallops have a distinctive fan-shaped shell.

   Synonymesescallop

• Décorer d'un bord festonné ou d'un motif festonné, ou cuire (généralement des coquilles Saint-Jacques ou un plat gratiné) avec une sauce et de la chapelure.

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.

   festonner

   • 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.

   Cuire au gratin dans une sauce

   • 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.

   Former des festons

   • 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.

   Pêcher la coquille Saint-Jacques

   • 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.

   Découper en festons

   • 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.