scrimshaw
/skrim-shaw/US // ˈskrɪmˌʃɔ //UK // (ˈskrɪmˌʃɔː) //
刮痧,刮刮乐,彩绘,雕刻
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : 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.
v.无主动词 verb
- 1
- : to produce scrimshaw.
v.有主动词 verb
- 1
- : to carve or engrave into scrimshaw.
Examples
Dr. Scrimshaw died of congestive heart failure on Friday at the age of 95.
The laying of bituminous pavements in this country began in 1869, and they were first made of tar concrete, or Scrimshaw.
But our carpenter was a famous workman at "scrimshaw," and he started half a dozen walking-sticks forthwith.
The great jaw-pans were sawn off, and placed at the disposal of anybody who wanted pieces of bone for "scrimshaw," or carved work.
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