scallops

'scallops'

[scallop.n.01] as in: one of a series of rounded projections (or the notches between them) formed by curves along an edge (as the edge of a leaf or piece of cloth or the margin of a shell or a shriveled red blood cell observed in a hypertonic solution etc.)

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'scallops'

[scallop.n.02] as in: edible muscle of mollusks having fan-shaped shells; served broiled or poached or in salads or cream sauces

'scallops'

[cutlet.n.01] as in: thin slice of meat (especially veal) usually fried or broiled

'scallops'

[scallop.n.04] as in: edible marine bivalve having a fluted fan-shaped shell that swim by expelling water from the shell in a series of snapping motions

'scallops'

[scallop.v.01] as in: decorate an edge with scallops

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Examples:
the dress had a scalloped skirt

'scallops'

[scallop.v.02] as in: bake in a sauce, milk, etc.,

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often with breadcrumbs on top

'scallops'

[scallop.v.03] as in: form scallops in

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Examples:
scallop the meat

'scallops'

[scallop.v.04] as in: fish for scallops

'scallops'

[scallop.v.05] as in: shape or cut in scallops

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Examples:
scallop the hem of the dress