ALL meanings of scrimshaw
scrim·shaw
S s - 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
- noun scrimshaw the art of decorating or carving shells, ivory, etc, done by sailors as a leisure activity 0
- noun scrimshaw an article made in this manner 0
- noun scrimshaw such articles collectively 0
- verb scrimshaw to produce scrimshaw (from) 0
- noun scrimshaw intricate decoration and carving of bone, ivory, etc., as of whales and walruses, done esp. by sailors on long voyages 0
- noun scrimshaw an article so made, or such articles collectively 0
- verb transitive scrimshaw to carve (shells, bone, etc.) in making scrimshaw 0