German Meaning of scrimshaw
Elfenbeinritzung, Nautische Gravur
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Definitions and Meaning of scrimshaw in English
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.
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Elfenbeinritzung, Nautische Gravur
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 => Faulenzer, scrimshank => Drücken, scrimpy => geizig, scrimption => Sparen, scrimpness => Geiz,
