Meaning Of The Word Herringbone

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What's The Definition Of Herringbone?

herringbone
Herringbone is a pattern used in fabrics or brickwork which looks like parallel rows of zigzag lines.

herringbone in American English
having the pattern of a herringbone
the spine of a herring, having numerous thin, parallel bony extensions on each side similar to the barbs of a feather
to stitch, weave, or arrange in a herringbone pattern
adjective: having or resembling herringbone
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

herringbone in British English
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
verb: to decorate (textiles, brickwork, etc) with herringbone

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