scalloping

scalloping
/skol"euh ping, skal"-/, n.
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.
3. the act of finishing an edge with scallops.
[1790-1800; SCALLOP + -ING1]

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