Scrimshawing: meaning, definitions and examples

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scrimshawing

 

[ skrim-shaw-ing ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

artwork technique

Scrimshawing refers to the art of carving or engraving on bone, ivory, or shell, typically done by sailors to pass the time at sea. This technique often involves intricate designs and detailed images, which can include everything from nautical scenes to portraits. It is considered a traditional folk art form.

Synonyms

carving, engraving, etching.

Examples of usage

  • He spent hours scrimshawing a beautiful whale tooth.
  • The museum displayed a collection of scrimshawed artifacts.
  • Sailors often took up scrimshawing during long voyages.
  • Her grandfather was known for his skill in scrimshawing.
  • The scrimshawing on that piece is incredibly detailed.

Translations

Translations of the word "scrimshawing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น scrimshawing

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

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Scrimshawing

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ scrimshawing

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบั€ะธะผัˆะพัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ scrimshawing

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใ‚ฏใƒชใƒ ใ‚ทใƒงใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท scrimshawing

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ scrimshawing

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท scrimshawing

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šคํฌ๋ฆผ์‡ผ์ž‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูŠุฑูŠู…ุดุงูŠู†ุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ scrimshawing

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ scrimshawing

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ scrimshawing

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ scrimshawing

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ scrimshawing

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ scrimshawing

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช scrimshawing

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ scrimshawing

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ scrimshawing

Etymology

The term 'scrimshaw' is believed to have originated in the early 19th century, likely derived from the Dutch word 'schrimshander' which means 'to make something using a piece of ivory'. The practice itself is known to have begun much earlier among whalers and sailors, who carved decorative items from the bones and teeth of marine mammals. As they spent long periods at sea, scrimshawing became a means of artistic expression and a way to pass time during long voyages. The materials usedโ€”primarily whalebone, ivory, and shellโ€”were often a byproduct of the whale hunting industry. Today, scrimshawing is recognized as an important cultural heritage of maritime communities and is preserved as a form of art.