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scrimshanding
noun[ U ]
uk /ˈskrɪmˌʃæn.dɪŋ/ us /ˈskrɪmˌʃæn.dɪŋ/
the activity of decorating, or making objects from, the bones, teeth, etc. of animals, traditionally sea animals, or art or objects made in this way:
Whalers would often turn to scrimshanding to pass the time on long journeys.
The ivory box comes complete with the original scrimshanding.
Synonym
scrimshaw Related wordscrimshander
Scrimshanding was perpetuated by working and retired seamen.
I have a few books on scrimshanding and ivory carving.
Scrimshanding is the art of hand-crafting decorative and functional items from salvaged whale ivory.
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