- a carved or engraved article, especially of whale ivory, whalebone, walrus tusks, or the like, made by whalers as a leisure occupation.
- such articles or work collectively.
- the art or technique of carving or engraving whale ivory, whalebone, walrus tusks, etc.
- to produce scrimshaw.
- to carve or engrave (whale ivory or whalebone) into scrimshaw.
- the art of decorating or carving shells, ivory, etc, done by sailors as a leisure activity
- an article made in this manner
- such articles collectively
- to produce scrimshaw (from)
