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herringbone
[ her-ing-bohn ]
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,. 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.
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 pattern of very long, narrow bricks
a herringbone jacket
- 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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Example Sentences
A turtleneck gray sweater—it was herringbone tweed—and a cap.
From The Daily Beast
Join together the sides with the loops by sewing in herringbone st. Sew the other sides in the usual manner.
From Project Gutenberg
Mr Bloom walked behind the eyeless feet, a flatcut suit of herringbone tweed.
From Project Gutenberg
This herringbone or catch stitch can be used in many places.
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The split-twig herringbone ornament is also nailed to these boards.
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Turn one fold three-eighths of an inch wide on the four sides of the large piece, baste and herringbone stitch the raw edge.
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