scrimshaw (Meaning)
scrimshaw (n)
a carving (or engraving) on whalebone, whale ivory, walrus tusk, etc., usually by American whalers
scrimshaw (v. t.)
To ornament, as shells, ivory, etc., by engraving, and (usually) rubbing pigments into the incised lines.
scrimshaw (n.)
A shell, a whale's tooth, or the like, that is scrimshawed.
Synonyms & Antonyms of scrimshaw
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scrimshaw Sentence Examples
- The sailor meticulously carved intricate scrimshaw designs on the whalebone.
- The captain's prized scrimshaw collection depicted scenes of adventure on the high seas.
- The ivory scrimshaw box held precious memories of a long-lost voyage.
- The translucent whale tooth made an ideal canvas for the delicate scrimshaw artwork.
- The fine lines and intricate details of the scrimshaw masterpiece were a testament to the artist's skill.
- The scrimshawed sperm whale tooth served as a symbol of the whaling industry's prosperity.
- The antique scrimshaw showed a group of sailors battling a giant squid.
- The modern scrimshaw artist used laser technology to create precise and intricate designs.
- The scrimshaw on the walrus tusk depicted a polar bear hunting seals.
- The scrimshawed seashell was a delicate and intricate representation of marine life.
FAQs About the word scrimshaw
a carving (or engraving) on whalebone, whale ivory, walrus tusk, etc., usually by American whalersTo ornament, as shells, ivory, etc., by engraving, and (usuall
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The sailor meticulously carved intricate scrimshaw designs on the whalebone.
The captain's prized scrimshaw collection depicted scenes of adventure on the high seas.
The ivory scrimshaw box held precious memories of a long-lost voyage.
The translucent whale tooth made an ideal canvas for the delicate scrimshaw artwork.
