1. the art of carving or engraving designs on whale bone, ivory, or similar materials
Usage: nautical; historical
2. an object decorated with carved or engraved designs, especially made from whale bone or ivory
Usage: nautical; historical

1. to carve or engrave designs on bone, ivory, or similar materials
Usage: nautical; historical

Examples

• The sailor spent months creating intricate scrimshaw during the long voyage.
• The museum displayed beautiful examples of 19th-century scrimshaw art.
• He learned to scrimshaw from an old whaler who taught him the traditional techniques.
• The antique shop featured a collection of scrimshaw pieces carved on whale teeth.
• Maritime museums often showcase scrimshaw as an important part of whaling history.
• She decided to scrimshaw a design of a sailing ship on the piece of ivory.
• The detailed scrimshaw depicted scenes of life at sea.