herringbone
[ her-ing-bohn ]
/ ˈhɛr ɪŋˌboʊn /
noun
a pattern consisting of adjoining vertical rows of slanting lines, any two contiguous lines forming either a V or an inverted V, used in masonry, textiles, embroidery, etc.
Textiles.
- Also called chevron, chevron weave, herringbone weave . a type of twill weave having this pattern.
- a fabric constructed with this weave.
- a garment made from such a fabric, especially a suit.
Skiing. a method of going up a slope in which a skier sets the skis in a form resembling a V, and, placing weight on the inside edges, advances the skis by turns using the poles from behind for push and support.
adjective
having or resembling herringbone: herringbone tweed.
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Herrenvolk, Herrera, Herrick, Herrin, herring, herringbone, herringbone bond, herringbone bridging, herringbone gear, herringbone stitch, herringchoker
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British Dictionary definitions for herringbone
herringbone
/ (ˈhɛrɪŋˌbəʊn) /
noun
- a pattern used in textiles, brickwork, etc, consisting of two or more rows of short parallel strokes slanting in alternate directions to form a series of parallel Vs or zigzags
- (as modifier)a herringbone jacket; a herringbone pattern of very long, narrow bricks
skiing a method of ascending a slope by walking with the skis pointing outwards and one's weight on the inside edges
verb
to decorate (textiles, brickwork, etc) with herringbone
(intr) skiing to ascend a slope in herringbone fashion
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