Herringbone Definition
hĕrĭng-bōn
herringboned, herringbones, herringboning
noun
herringbones
The spine of a herring, having numerous thin, parallel bony extensions on each side similar to the barbs of a feather.
Webster's New World
A pattern consisting of rows of short, slanted parallel lines with the direction of the slant alternating row by row and used in masonry, parquetry, embroidery, and weaving.
American Heritage
A pattern with such a design or anything having such a pattern, as a kind of cross-stitch, a twill weave, or an arrangement of bricks.
Webster's New World
A method of climbing a slope on skis with the ski tips turned outward so that the tracks form a herringbone pattern.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- herringbone pattern
verb
herringboned, herringboning
To stitch, weave, or arrange in a herringbone pattern.
Webster's New World
To produce a herringbone pattern.
American Heritage
To climb (a slope) on skis, using the herringbone method.
Webster's New World
adjective
Having the pattern of a herringbone.
Webster's New World
Other Word Forms of Herringbone
Noun
Singular:
herringbone
Plural:
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