Australian English Meaning of scrimshaw

scrimshaw

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Definitions and Meaning of scrimshaw in English

Wordnet

scrimshaw (n)

a carving (or engraving) on whalebone, whale ivory, walrus tusk, etc., usually by American whalers

Webster

scrimshaw (v. t.)

To ornament, as shells, ivory, etc., by engraving, and (usually) rubbing pigments into the incised lines.

Webster

scrimshaw (n.)

A shell, a whale's tooth, or the like, that is scrimshawed.

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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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scrimshanker => shirker, scrimshank => Shirk, scrimpy => stingy, scrimption => scrimping, scrimpness => stinginess,