Scrimshawed: meaning, definitions and examples
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scrimshawed
[ หskrษชmหสษหd ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น escrimado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคเฅเคฐเคฟเคฎเคถเฅเคก
๐ฉ๐ช Scrimshawed
๐ฎ๐ฉ scrimshawed
๐บ๐ฆ ัะบัะธะผัะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ scrimshawed
๐ฏ๐ต ในใฏใชใ ใทใงใผ
๐ซ๐ท scrimshawed
๐ช๐ธ scrimshawed
๐น๐ท scrimshawed
๐ฐ๐ท ์คํฌ๋ฆผ์ผ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณูุฑู ุดููุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ scrimshawed
๐ธ๐ฐ scrimshawed
๐จ๐ณ ้ๅป
๐ธ๐ฎ scrimshawed
๐ฎ๐ธ scrimshawed
๐ฐ๐ฟ scrimshawed
๐ฌ๐ช scrimshawed
๐ฆ๐ฟ scrimshawed
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.