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.

Origin of herringbone

First recorded in 1645–55; herring + bone

Words nearby herringbone

Herrenvolk, Herrera, Herrick, Herrin, herring, herringbone, herringbone bond, herringbone bridging, herringbone gear, herringbone stitch, herringchoker

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Example sentences from the Web for herringbone

A 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|DAILY BEAST
Trim the edges of the patch smooth and herringbone stitch with ravelings around it.
Handicraft for Girls|Idabelle McGlauflin
This was going to be one of the Herringbone's more unendurable voyages, Iversen knew.
Once a Greech|Evelyn E. Smith
"You purposely got Harkaway to take you aboard the Herringbone," Iversen interrupted wrathfully.
Once a Greech|Evelyn E. Smith

This herringbone or catch stitch can be used in many places.
Clothing and Health|Helen Kinne
Tamworth Castle contains some walls that were built by the Saxons in a herringbone pattern.
From John O'Groats to Land's End|Robert Naylor and John Naylor

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

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	herringbone
释义	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. Origin of herringbone First recorded in 1645–55; herring + bone Words nearby herringbone Herrenvolk, Herrera, Herrick, Herrin, herring, herringbone, herringbone bond, herringbone bridging, herringbone gear, herringbone stitch, herringchoker Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for herringbone A 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\|DAILY BEAST Trim the edges of the patch smooth and herringbone stitch with ravelings around it. Handicraft for Girls\|Idabelle McGlauflin This was going to be one of the Herringbone's more unendurable voyages, Iversen knew. Once a Greech\|Evelyn E. Smith "You purposely got Harkaway to take you aboard the Herringbone," Iversen interrupted wrathfully. Once a Greech\|Evelyn E. Smith This herringbone or catch stitch can be used in many places. Clothing and Health\|Helen Kinne Tamworth Castle contains some walls that were built by the Saxons in a herringbone pattern. From John O'Groats to Land's End\|Robert Naylor and John Naylor 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 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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