scrimshaw in Dutch

(countable) A small ornamental handicraft created by carving or engraving bone (originally whalebone or whales' teeth), ivory, or other materials, formerly produced by sailors on whaling ships to pass the time on long voyages. [from mid 19th c.]

(intransitive) To make a handicraft of scrimshaw. [from early 19th c.]

(intransitive) To make a handicraft of scrimshaw. [from early 19th c.]