Skrimshank

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    Alternative form of scrimshank. alt-of, alternative
  2. 2
    Synonym of scrimshaw. rare

    "Typically the product of whalers while 'skrimshanking' (a term not necessarily referring to activities during idle periods on board but also to making articles for ship's use, such as tool handles, […]) […]"

Synonyms

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scrimshaw

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"Typically the product of whalers while 'skrimshanking' (a term not necessarily referring to activities during idle periods on board but also to making articles for ship's use, such as tool handles, […]) […]"

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