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scrimshaw

/ˈskrɪm.ʃɔː/

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noun

/ˈskrɪm.ʃɔː/C2formalamerican
  • ruИскусство или ремесло резьбы или гравировки узоров на китовом усе, китовой кости или моржовом клыке, исторически практиковавшееся американскими китобоями.

A noun referring to the art or craft of carving or engraving designs on whalebone, whale ivory, or walrus tusk, historically practiced by American whalers.

uncountable

  1. Carved or engraved whale ivoryC1formalamericanart

    The art or craft of carving or engraving designs on whalebone, whale ivory, walrus tusk, or similar materials, traditionally practiced by American whalers.

    ruРезьба по китовой кости

    • The museum displayed a beautiful piece of scrimshaw from the 19th century.
    • Whalers often created scrimshaw to pass the time on long voyages.
    • He collects antique scrimshaw, especially pieces with detailed ship engravings.
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  • scrimshaws' possessive plural form
  • scrimshaw's possessive singular form