scollop

[skɒləp]

scollop Definition

• 1. a marine bivalve mollusk with a ribbed fan-shaped shell and sweet flesh, or its shell when used as a dish
• 2. a dish in which food, especially seafood, is baked and served in a scallop shell

Using scollop: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "scollop" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The scollop shells were used as dishes for the seafood.

• Example

  The restaurant served a delicious scollop dish.

scollop Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for scollop

• scallop

Phrases with scollop

• bay scollop

  a type of scollop found in the Atlantic Ocean

  Example

  The bay scollops are known for their sweet and tender meat.

• deep-sea scollop

  a type of scollop found in deep waters

  Example

  The deep-sea scollops are larger than the bay scollops.

• scollop shell

  the fan-shaped shell of a scollop

  Example

  The scollop shell was used as a dish for the seafood.

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Summary: scollop in Brief

A 'scollop' [skɒləp] is a marine bivalve mollusk with a ribbed fan-shaped shell and sweet flesh, or its shell when used as a dish. It is often used as a dish for seafood, such as in the phrase 'scollop shell.' 'Scollop' can also refer to a dish in which food is baked and served in a scallop shell.