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- [skrim-shaw]
- /ˈskrɪmˌʃɔ/
- /ˈskrɪm.ˌʃɒ/
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- [skrim-shaw]
- /ˈskrɪmˌʃɔ/
Definitions of scrimshaw word
- noun scrimshaw a carved or engraved article, especially of whale ivory, whalebone, walrus tusks, or the like, made by whalers as a leisure occupation. 1
- noun scrimshaw such articles or work collectively. 1
- noun scrimshaw the art or technique of carving or engraving whale ivory, whalebone, walrus tusks, etc. 1
- verb without object scrimshaw to produce scrimshaw. 1
- verb with object scrimshaw to carve or engrave (whale ivory or whalebone) into scrimshaw. 1
- noun scrimshaw whalebone carving 1
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Origin of scrimshaw
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65; of obscure origin
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Parts of speech for Scrimshaw
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
scrimshaw popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
scrimshaw usage trend in Literature
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