Definitions

1. verb

to carve or cut into intricate designs, especially on whale teeth or other bone

“The Inuit artist scrimshoned the whale tooth into a beautiful pendant.”

2. noun

an intricate design carved or cut into bone, especially whale teeth

“The scrimshons on display at the museum were exquisite examples of Inuit craftsmanship.”

3. verb

to engage in the activity of scrimshoning, especially for decorative or artistic purposes

“The whalers would often scrimshon the teeth they found to use as decorations.”