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scallop

[skol-uhp, skal-] / ˈskɒl əp, ˈskæl- /
NOUN
dent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
incision indentation
STRONG
cavity crater crenel cut dimple dint dip embrasure furrow hollow impression nick notch pit score scratch sink trough
WEAK
con-cavity
Antonyms
STRONG
increase
WEAK
bulge
NOUN
groove
Synonyms
STRONGEST
trench
STRONG
canal corrugation crease crimp cut cutting depression ditch flute fluting furrow gouge gutter hollow incision notch pucker rabbet rut score scratch slit valley
NOUN
shellfish
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clam conch crawfish crustacean lobster mollusk mussel oyster prawn shrimp snail
STRONG
barnacle crayfish piddock whelk
VERB
crinkle
Synonyms
STRONGEST
pucker scrunch
STRONG
cockle coil crackle crease crimp curl fold hiss ruck rumple rustle screw seam swish twist whisper wind wreathe wrinkle
WEAK
crimple
Antonyms
STRONG
flatten smooth straighten untwist
VERB
curl
Synonyms
STRONGEST
buckle coil contort curve fold twirl twist writhe
STRONG
convolute corkscrew crimp crinkle crisp crook entwine frizz indent kink lap meander ringlet ripple roll snake spiral swirl turn twine undulate wave wind wreathe zigzag
WEAK
form into ringlets
Antonyms
STRONGEST
flatten smooth straighten untwist
VERB
indent
Synonyms
STRONG
bash cut dent depress dint hollow jag mark nick notch pink pit rabbet rut score serrate
WEAK
cave in
Antonyms
STRONG
raise
WEAK
flush
VERB
notch
Synonyms
STRONG
chisel cleave crenelate crimp cut dent gash incise jag mark mill nick score scratch
Antonyms
STRONG
mend smooth
WEAK
flush
VERB
pink
Synonyms
STRONG
incise notch perforate prick punch score

Example Sentences

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At Batea, each part was prepared separately then layered—a sofrito base, sea-water-cured then lightly smoked scallop, jamón whipped into a silky mousse.

From Salon • Dec. 6, 2025

More than 100 of the cubes have already been used at a scallop farm in Torbay.

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2025

For months, Isaac has whipped up homemade scallop dinners, while Iris patiently played it cool.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2025

With crystal clear water and an open scallop season between mid-August and late September, we made a point to schedule a trip to Frannie and Daddy Jim’s house during those weeks.

From Salon • Sep. 26, 2024

The octopus was flopped and all forlorn on the bottom sand, trying to pry open a scallop.

From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli