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- [skol-uh-ping, skal-]
- /ˈskɒl ə pɪŋ, ˈskæl-/
- /ˈskɒ.ləp.ɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skol-uh-ping, skal-]
- /ˈskɒl ə pɪŋ, ˈskæl-/
Definitions of scalloping word
- noun scalloping any of the bivalve mollusks of the genus Argopecten (Pecten) and related genera that swim by rapidly clapping the fluted shell valves together. 1
- noun scalloping the adductor muscle of certain species of such mollusks, used as food. 1
- noun scalloping one of the shells of such a mollusk, usually having radial ribs and a wavy outer edge. 1
- noun scalloping a scallop shell or a dish in which food, especially seafood, is baked and served. 1
- noun scalloping Cookery. a thin slice of meat, usually further flattened by pounding with a mallet or other implement. 1
- noun scalloping any of a series of curved projections cut along the edge, as of a fabric. 1
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Origin of scalloping
First appearance:
before 1790 One of the 43% newest English words
First recorded in 1790-1800; scallop + -ing1
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Parts of speech for Scalloping
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
scalloping popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
scalloping usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for scalloping
verb scalloping
- cockle — Cockles are small edible shellfish.
- crisp — Food that is crisp is pleasantly hard, or has a pleasantly hard surface.
- jag — a period of unrestrained indulgence in an activity; spree; binge: a crying jag; a talking jag.
- kink — a twist or curl, as in a thread, rope, wire, or hair, caused by its doubling or bending upon itself.
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