herringbone
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.
having or resembling herringbone: herringbone tweed.
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How to use herringbone in a sentence
Available in a variety of herringbone or solid woven colorways, they are lined in primaloft recycled eco-fleece fabric for extra warmth and softness.
Earmuffs and knit bands that will absolutely keep your heads warm | PopSci Commerce Team | January 8, 2021 | Popular-ScienceA turtleneck gray sweater—it was herringbone tweed—and a cap.
Pryor Dodge's Two-Wheeled Obsession Is Now a Museum of Bike History | Anthony Haden-Guest | September 15, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTJoin together the sides with the loops by sewing in herringbone st. Sew the other sides in the usual manner.
Beehive for Bairns, Vol. 2 | VariousMr Bloom walked behind the eyeless feet, a flatcut suit of herringbone tweed.
Ulysses | James JoyceThis herringbone or catch stitch can be used in many places.
Clothing and Health | Helen Kinne
The split-twig herringbone ornament is also nailed to these boards.
Rustic Carpentry | Paul N. HasluckTurn one fold three-eighths of an inch wide on the four sides of the large piece, baste and herringbone stitch the raw edge.
Handicraft for Girls | Idabelle McGlauflin
British Dictionary definitions for herringbone
/ (ˈhɛrɪŋˌbəʊn) /
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
to decorate (textiles, brickwork, etc) with herringbone
(intr) skiing to ascend a slope in herringbone fashion
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