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scallop

/ˈskaləp/
Meanings
  • noun

    A large, edible mollusk that lives in the sand or mud near the shore and has a fan-shaped shell.

    - "Scallops are a popular dish in many coastal cuisines."
    - "My grandfather used to dive for scallops off the coast of Maine."
    - "The scallop season opens in the fall."
  • verb

    To move or pass quickly and smoothly.

    - "The car scalloped through the winding roads of the countryside."
    - "The waves scalloped the shoreline."
    - "The dancer scalloped across the stage."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈskaləp/



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  2. /ˈskaləp/



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  3. /ˈskæləp/



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Synonyms

scollop , potato cake , potato scallop
Rhymes
Words rhyming with scallop
callop , mallow , wallow
Variants
List of all variants of scallop that leads to same result
escalope , scallop , scallops , scollop , scollops , scalloped , scalloping , scolloped , scolloping , bay scallop , bay scallops , sea scallop , sea scallops
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English skalop, from skalan ‘to shell’.

Trivia
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  1. Scallops have eyes, but they don't see well. Instead, they rely on their sense of touch and smell to navigate.

  2. The largest scallop ever recorded weighed over 14 pounds.

  3. Scallops are filter feeders, which means they feed by filtering water through their gills and extracting tiny organisms to eat.

  4. In some parts of the world, scallops are called 'pancake shells' because their fan-shaped shells resemble pancakes when they are opened.

Related Concepts
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  1. bivalve mollusk: Scallops are a type of bivalve mollusk, which means they have two shells that open and close to protect their soft bodies.

  2. scallop diving: Scallop diving is a popular recreational activity in many coastal areas. Divers collect scallops by hand, using masks and flippers to navigate underwater.

Culture
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Scallops have been a valuable food source for many coastal communities throughout history. They have been used in various dishes, from simple fried scallops to more complex preparations like coquilles St. Jacques. Scallops have also appeared in literature, such as in Herman Melville's Moby-Dick, where the narrator compares the sound of the whale's blowhole to the sound of a scallop shell being struck.

How to Memorize "scallop"

  1. visualize

    - To visualize a scallop, imagine a large, fan-shaped shell with a smooth, curved edge. The shell is usually gray or brown and has a rough texture. Inside the shell is the scallop itself, which is a soft, white muscle. Visualize the scallop moving slightly in the sand or water.

  2. associate

    - To memorize the word scallop, associate it with the sound of the sea or the beach. Imagine the taste of fresh scallops cooked in butter and garlic. Think about the feeling of finding a scallop while diving or fishing.

  3. mnemonics

    - A mnemonic for scallop could be 'Sea Creatures Are Large, Lovely, Oceanic, Peculiar'. S-Scallop, C-Creature, A-Are, L-Large, L-Lovely, O-Oceanic, P-Peculiar.

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