herringbone

English

/ˈhɛɹɪŋˌboʊn/

noun
Definitions
  • A bone of a herring
  • A zigzag pattern, especially made by bricks, on a cloth, or by stitches in sewing
  • (skiing) A method of climbing a hill by pointing the skis outward in a V-shape to keep from sliding backwards.
  • Twilled fabric woven in rows of parallel sloping lines

Etymology

Compound from English herring + English bone.

Origin

English

bone

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