1. a decorative edging cut in a series of curves resembling scallop shells

1. present participle of escallop; cutting or shaping with a decorative scalloped edge

Examples

• The dress featured delicate escalloping along the hemline.
• She spent hours escalloping the edges of the fabric.
• The pastry chef was escalloping the pie crust for decoration.
• The escalloping on the curtains added an elegant touch to the room.
• He practiced escalloping paper doilies for the craft project.
• The seamstress specialized in escalloping fine linens.