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Scrimshaw

Verb

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1.Verb.mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller} To create (a small ornamental handicraft also called a scrimshaw) by carving or engraving on bone (originally whalebone or whales' teeth), ivory, or other materials. To carve or engrave (bone, ivory, or other materials) with ornamental designs. To carve or engrave (ornamental designs) on bone, ivory, or other materials.
2.VerbTo create (a small ornamental handicraft also called a scrimshaw) by carving or engraving on bone (originally whalebone or whales' teeth), ivory, or other materials.
3.VerbTo carve or engrave (bone, ivory, or other materials) with ornamental designs.
4.VerbTo carve or engrave (ornamental designs) on bone, ivory, or other materials.
5.VerbTo make a handicraft of scrimshaw.
6.NounA small ornamental handicraft created by carving or engraving bone (originally whalebone or whales' teeth), ivory, or other materials, formerly produced by sailors on whaling ships to pass the time on long voyages.
7.NounThe manufacture of small ornamental handicrafts by carving or engraving bone, ivory, or other materials, formerly by sailors on whaling ships to pass the time on long voyages.
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