scalloping

[ skol-uh-ping, skal- ]
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noun
  1. the act or occupation of collecting scallops.

  2. a pattern or contour in the form of scallops, as along the edge of a garment.

  1. the act of finishing an edge with scallops.

Origin of scalloping

1
First recorded in 1790–1800; scallop + -ing1

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