Scrimshawed: meaning, definitions and examples

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scrimshawed

 

[ หˆskrษชmหŒสƒษ”หd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

artistic technique

Scrimshawed refers to the art of carving or engraving designs onto materials such as whale bone or ivory, typically done by sailors at sea. This technique involves the use of fine tools to create intricate images and patterns, often depicting maritime themes or scenes from everyday life.

Synonyms

carved, engraved, etched.

Examples of usage

  • He displayed his scrimshawed collection of whale teeth.
  • The scrimshawed pieces were highly valued by collectors.
  • She admired the scrimshawed artwork on the walking stick.
  • The museum featured scrimshawed artifacts from the 19th century.

Translations

Translations of the word "scrimshawed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น escrimado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเค•เฅเคฐเคฟเคฎเคถเฅ‰เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Scrimshawed

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ scrimshawed

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบั€ะธะผัˆะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ scrimshawed

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใ‚ฏใƒชใƒ ใ‚ทใƒงใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท scrimshawed

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ scrimshawed

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท scrimshawed

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šคํฌ๋ฆผ์‡ผ๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูƒุฑู…ุดูˆูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ scrimshawed

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ scrimshawed

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้›•ๅˆป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ scrimshawed

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ scrimshawed

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ scrimshawed

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช scrimshawed

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ scrimshawed

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ scrimshawed

Etymology

The term 'scrimshaw' originates from the early 19th century, derived from the whaling industry, particularly in American and European maritime culture. The word is believed to have come from the Dutch word 'schrimshander', which means 'to make a fuss', referring to the practice of sailors passing the time during long voyages by creating art. Scrimshawed objects were often crafted from available materials such as whale bones, teeth, and valuable ivory, transforming them into unique pieces of functional art. The practice declined significantly with the introduction of plastics and changes in whaling laws but has seen a resurgence in interest as a traditional craft. Scrimshaw is now celebrated in museums and art galleries, representing a unique intersection of nautical history and artistic expression.