scollop
1 Britishnoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of scollop
C19: from Irish Gaelic scolb
Example Sentences
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The baldecchino of the high altar was dome-shaped, and covered on the outside with a scolloped pattern in verd antique, each scollop having a slender bordering of white marble.
From From the Oak to the Olive A Plain record of a Pleasant Journey by Howe, Julia Ward
If it has been properly done, the scollop will draw freely.
From The Ladies' Work-Table Book Containing Clear and Practical Instructions in Plain and Fancy Needlework, Embroidery, Knitting, Netting and Crochet by Anonymous
The scollop and oyster Their two shells did roister, Like castanets flitting; While limpets moved clearly, And rocks very nearly With laughter were splitting.
From The Lilac Fairy Book by Ford, H. J. (Henry Justice)
A Plain Scollop.—You must cast on one stitch for each scollop: this is the first row.
From The Ladies' Work-Table Book Containing Clear and Practical Instructions in Plain and Fancy Needlework, Embroidery, Knitting, Netting and Crochet by Anonymous
Prick them with a fork, and crimp or scollop the edges neatly.
From Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches by Leslie, Eliza
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