scrimshanders
/ˈskrɪmˌʃændərz/
noun
- Plural of scrimshander; people who carve or engrave designs on whale ivory, whalebone, or similar materials.
- The port town was home to several scrimshanders who sold their carvings to sailors and collectors.
- Scrimshanders often used simple tools like knives and needles to create intricate patterns.
- A group of scrimshanders gathered at the maritime festival to demonstrate their craft.