IPA: /ˈskæləp/
KK: /ˈskæl.əp/
intransitive verb
Definition: To gather a type of shellfish known for its fan-shaped shell, often used in cooking.
Example: They scallop along the beach to collect fresh seafood.
noun
Definition: A type of marine mollusk with a fan-shaped shell, often used in cooking, or the shell itself.
Example: We ordered scallops for dinner, and they were delicious.
transitive verb
Definition: To prepare food by baking it in a dish with milk or sauce, often topped with breadcrumbs, or to cut meat into thin slices, or to decorate fabric with curved edges.
Example: She decided to scallop the potatoes for dinner, adding a creamy sauce and breadcrumbs on top.