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scalloping

/ˈskæl.ə.pɪŋ/

/ˈskæləpɪŋ/ or /ˈskɑːləpɪŋ/

Translations

scallopingnoun

festonnageEn couture et en décoration, désigne un bord ou un motif en festons.

The scalloping on the sleeves gave the dress a delicate finish.

Le festonnage des manches donnait à la robe une finition délicate.

pêche aux coquilles Saint-Jacques

Every summer, the family goes scalloping in the bay to gather fresh seafood.

Chaque été, la famille fait de la pêche aux coquilles Saint-Jacques dans la baie pour ramasser des fruits de mer frais.

Synonyms

wavy edge

scallopinggerund / present participle

/ˈskæl.ə.pɪŋ/

/ˈskæləpɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe something that has scalloped edges or is formed into a series of scallop-shaped curves.

festonnéSe dit d’un bord ornementé en formes arrondies successives.

She chose a tablecloth with scalloping lace along the border.

Elle a choisi une nappe avec une dentelle festonnée le long du bord.

scallopverb

scalloping

Gerund

scalloped

Past Simple

scalloped

Past Participle

scalloping

Gerund

/ˈskæl.əp/

/ˈskæləp/ or /ˈskɑːləp/

festonnerDécouper ou former en bord arrondi et décoratif.

She decided to scallop the edges of the fabric to give it a decorative finish.

Elle a décidé de festonner les bords du tissu pour lui donner une finition décorative.

Additional translations

pêcherSe dit de la récolte des coquilles Saint-Jacques en mer.

gratinerEn cuisine, faire cuire au four avec une sauce et souvent une garniture.

Synonyms

Definitions

scallopingnoun

The activity or process of collecting scallops, typically as a form of fishing or harvesting.

Every summer, the family goes scalloping in the bay to gather fresh seafood.

A decorative edging or pattern consisting of a series of curved projections resembling scallop shells.

The scalloping on the sleeves gave the dress a delicate finish.

scallopinggerund / present participle

Having scalloped edges or shaped in a series of rounded projections.

She chose a tablecloth with scalloping lace along the border.

scallopverb

To gather or catch scallops, a type of shellfish, from the sea.

They went out to scallop in the early morning when the tide was low.

To cut or shape something into a series of curves or scallops.

She decided to scallop the edges of the fabric to give it a decorative finish.

To bake a dish with a sauce, often with breadcrumbs on top, typically referring to potatoes or other vegetables.

For dinner, she planned to scallop the potatoes with a creamy cheese sauce.