HERRINGBONE Definition & Meaning

herringbone

[ her-ing-bohn ]

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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.
1. Also called chevron,. a type of twill weave having this pattern.
2. a fabric constructed with this weave.
3. 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

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noun

1. 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
2. ( 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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Origin of herringbone¹

First recorded in 1645–55; herring + bone

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You can get your nails into herringbone tweed.

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As the crowd sipped cocktails in booths, Hilfiger stuck to what he knows on models walking through: rugby shirts, blazers, chinos and varsity jackets in corduroy and herringbone.

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They added light-colored herringbone floors, with radiant heating to combat the Norwegian chill, and taupe kitchen cabinets.

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A cream sofa, soft blue herringbone chairs, and a caramel leather ottoman were imagined as ruling the room.

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Past a porch and through a large front door, the front foyer includes herringbone floors.

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