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1. (n.) scrimshaw
a carved or engraved article, esp. of whale ivory or whalebone.
2. scrimshaw
such articles or work collectively.
3. scrimshaw
the art or technique of producing such work.
4. (v.i.) scrimshaw
to produce scrimshaw.
5. (v.t.) scrimshaw
to carve or engrave (whale ivory or whalebone) into scrimshaw.
Etymology: (1860–65; of obscure orig.)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) scrimshaw
a carving (or engraving) on whalebone, whale ivory, walrus tusk, etc., usually by American whalers
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1. (noun) scrimshaw
a shell, a whale's tooth, or the like, that is scrimshawed
2. (verb) scrimshaw
to ornament, as shells, ivory, etc., by engraving, and (usually) rubbing pigments into the incised lines
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