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.
Words nearby herringbone
herrera,
herrick,
herrin,
herring,
herring gull,
herringbone,
herringbone bond,
herringbone bridging,
herringbone gear,
herringbone stitch,
herringchoker
British Dictionary definitions for herring bone weave
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