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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