scrim·shaw (skr m shô )n. pl. scrimshaw or scrim·shaws 1. The art of carving or incising intricate designs on whalebone or whale ivory. 2. A decorative article made by this art. v. scrim·shawed, scrim·shaw·ing, scrim·shaws tr. & intr.v. To decorate (whale ivory or whalebone) with intricate carvings or designs or make such designs. [Probably from scrimshander.] |
scrimshaw [ˈskrɪmˌʃɔː]
n
1. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Crafts) the art of decorating or carving shells, ivory, etc., done by sailors as a leisure activity
2. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Crafts)
a. an article made in this manner
b. such articles collectively
vb
(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Crafts) to produce scrimshaw (from)
[origin uncertain, perhaps after a surname]
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| Noun | 1. |  scrimshaw - a carving (or engraving) on whalebone, whale ivory, walrus tusk, etc., usually by American whalerscarving - a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape |
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