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单词 herringbone
释义 herringbone
 /her"ing bohn'/,  n.  
  1. 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.
  2.  Textiles.  
   a. Also called chevron, chevron weave, herringbone weave. a type of twill weave having this pattern.
   b. a fabric constructed with this weave.
   c. a garment made from such a fabric, esp. a suit.
  3.  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.
  adj.  
  4. having or resembling herringbone: herringbone tweed.
 [1645-55; HERRING + BONE]
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