About The Word Scrimshaw
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Scrimshaw
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What's The Definition Of Scrimshaw?
[n] a carving (or engraving) on whalebone, whale ivory, walrus tusk, etc., usually by American whalers
Synonyms | Synonyms for Scrimshaw: Related Terms | Find terms related to Scrimshaw: See Also | carving Scrimshaw In Webster's Dictionary \Scrim"shaw`\, v. t.
To ornament, as shells, ivory, etc., by engraving, and
(usually) rubbing pigments into the incised lines. [Sailor's
cant. U.S.]
\Scrim"shaw`\, n. A shell, a whale's tooth, or the like, that is scrimshawed. [Sailor's cant, U.S.] |
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