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scrimshaw

noun

A carving (or engraving) on whalebone, whale ivory, walrus tusk, etc., usually by American whalers

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Word length
9
Starts with
S
Ends with
W
Contains
CR
Scrabble score
19

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Pronunciation

ˈskɹɪmʃɔː

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noun

  1. A carving (or engraving) on whalebone, whale ivory, walrus tusk, etc., usually by American whalers

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