1. decorated or carved (bone, ivory, or similar material) with intricate designs, typically done by sailors
Usage: nautical; past tense

Examples

• The old sailor scrimshawed whale bone during long voyages.
• He scrimshawed beautiful designs onto the walrus tusk.
• The museum displayed intricately scrimshawed pieces from the 19th century.
• She scrimshawed her initials into the ivory handle.
• The whaling crew scrimshawed various nautical scenes on their spare time.