ˈskɑləp ˈskɑləp ˈskɒləp ˈskɛlɘp ˈskaləp ˈskaləp ˈskɑləp ˈskɑləp ˈskɒləp ˈskɛlɘp ˈskaləp ˈskaləp shape or cut in scallops scallop the hem of the dress fish for scallops form scallops in scallop the meat edible marine bivalve having a fluted fan-shaped shell that swim by expelling water from the shell in a series of snapping motions thin slice of meat (especially veal) usually fried or broiled edible muscle of mollusks having fan-shaped shells; served broiled or poached or in salads or cream sauces