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scrimshaw

/ˈskrɪm.ʃɔː/

翻译: 一种在鲸须、鲸骨或海象牙上雕刻或刻画图案的艺术或手工艺,历史上由美国捕鲸者实践。

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noun

/ˈskrɪm.ʃɔː/C2formalamerican
  • zh一种在鲸须、鲸骨或海象牙上雕刻或刻画图案的艺术或手工艺,历史上由美国捕鲸者实践。

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.

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  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.

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    • 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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