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scalloping

scalloping

1 6.0
A wavy edge decoration on cloth or paper
  • noun
  • /ˈskæləpɪŋ/
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  • Look at the filigree scalloping on the rim.

You can see a little bit of kind of describe it maybe like this kind of scalloping in the rendering in the top corners.

Examples

  • The architect designed a facade with intricate scalloping that mimics the waves of the ocean.

  • The dress featured beautiful scalloping along the hem that added an elegant touch.

  • But but what about scalloping between frets?

  • You can see a little bit of kind of describe it maybe like this kind of scalloping in the rendering in the top corners.

    Adam Savage’s Tested

  • And then they have like a flare at the bottom and like a little scalloped edge.

  • Caroline was soon close enough to see the scalloping on the little girl's coat collar and the button fastening her shoe.

    Fiction book (1996)

  • You can see the charming scalloping on the edges of these handmade plates.

Synonyms

gadrooning
vsscalloping
  • Specialized
9.9

A decorative edge with rounded bands like small waves

is more general meaning wavy or curved edges not only rounded convex forms

Surface Forms

scalloping singular
scallopings plural

Morphology

scalloping = scallop (semi-transparent) = scallop + ing

The connection to scallop is visible, but the decorative pattern meaning is a somewhat specialized extension.

Etymology

Scalloping comes from the shape of a scallop shell, which has a wavy, curved edge, so to 'scallop' something is to give it a wavy or curved edge. That's why the decorative pattern on cloth or paper is called 'scalloping'.