Scrimshaw
Pronunciation: /ˈskrɪmˌʃɔː/
Scrimshaw (noun)
- art of carving designs on whale bones or teeth.
- craft done by sailors, especially whalers, using whale bones or teeth.
Examples
- The museum displayed a beautiful scrimshaw.
- She admired the intricate scrimshaw on the shelf.
Common collocations: intricate scrimshaw, collect scrimshaw, practice scrimshaw, enjoy scrimshaw, scrimshaw a design
Scrimshaw (verb)
- to carve designs on whale bones or teeth.
Examples
- He learned to scrimshaw during his time at sea.
- They would scrimshaw to pass the time.