herringbone

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noun

her·ring·bone ˈher-iŋ-ˌbōn How to pronounce herringbone (audio)

ˈhe-riŋ-

often attributive

: a pattern made up of rows of parallel lines which in any two adjacent rows slope in opposite directions

: a twilled fabric with a herringbone pattern

also : a suit made of this fabric

: a herringbone arrangement (as of materials or parts)

: a method in skiing of ascending a slope by herringboning

herringbone

2 of 2

verb

herringboned; herringboning; herringbones

transitive verb

: to produce a herringbone pattern on

: to arrange in a herringbone pattern

intransitive verb

: to produce a herringbone pattern

: to ascend a slope by toeing out on skis and placing the weight on the inner side

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Noun

With a stylish herringbone pattern available in a variety of shades, this blanket from Authenticity50 is made with soft cotton that's both grown and stitched in the U.S.

Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 18 Aug. 2022 The herringbone pattern in this kitchen designed by Dominique DeLaney adds extra charm.

Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 11 Aug. 2022 That means 24 seats in Mint, arranged in a herringbone pattern (compared to 16 on US flights), and 114 seats in the core (compared to 140 on the domestic A320).

Christopher Muther, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Aug. 2022 The Demi, named after the daughter of Bock's close friend Briana Yates Lengyel, has herringbone and link chains with a crystal teardrop charm.

Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE.com, 8 July 2022 And then 25 killer preppy looks streamed by—great herringbone and houndstooth and pinstripe and windowpane fabrics edged with rep tie stripes and white and gray piping.

Rachel Tashjian, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 Apr. 2022 The guest rooms, done by interior designer Alexander Waterworth, aim to evoke a homey residential feel with warm amber curtains, crisp white linens, and herringbone hardwood floors.

Elise Taylor, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2022 The kitchen has a stainless farmhouse sink, brass fixtures, stone counters and island, and a herringbone tile backsplash that evokes sea glass.

Jon Gorey, BostonGlobe.com, 3 June 2022 The custom herringbone pattern backsplash was created with tile from Concept Studio.

Christine Lennon, Sunset Magazine, 11 Apr. 2022

Verb

The individual condos will have herringbone white-oak floors and large windows.

Helena Madden, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2021 See More

单词	herringbone
释义	herringbone 1 of 2 noun her·ring·bone ˈher-iŋ-ˌbōn ˈhe-riŋ- often attributive 1 : a pattern made up of rows of parallel lines which in any two adjacent rows slope in opposite directions 2 a : a twilled fabric with a herringbone pattern also : a suit made of this fabric b : a herringbone arrangement (as of materials or parts) 3 : a method in skiing of ascending a slope by herringboning Illustration of herringbone herringbone 1 herringbone 2 of 2 verb herringboned; herringboning; herringbones transitive verb 1 : to produce a herringbone pattern on 2 : to arrange in a herringbone pattern intransitive verb 1 : to produce a herringbone pattern 2 : to ascend a slope by toeing out on skis and placing the weight on the inner side Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Noun With a stylish herringbone pattern available in a variety of shades, this blanket from Authenticity50 is made with soft cotton that's both grown and stitched in the U.S. Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 18 Aug. 2022 The herringbone pattern in this kitchen designed by Dominique DeLaney adds extra charm. Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 11 Aug. 2022 That means 24 seats in Mint, arranged in a herringbone pattern (compared to 16 on US flights), and 114 seats in the core (compared to 140 on the domestic A320). Christopher Muther, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Aug. 2022 The Demi, named after the daughter of Bock's close friend Briana Yates Lengyel, has herringbone and link chains with a crystal teardrop charm. Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE.com, 8 July 2022 And then 25 killer preppy looks streamed by—great herringbone and houndstooth and pinstripe and windowpane fabrics edged with rep tie stripes and white and gray piping. Rachel Tashjian, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 Apr. 2022 The guest rooms, done by interior designer Alexander Waterworth, aim to evoke a homey residential feel with warm amber curtains, crisp white linens, and herringbone hardwood floors. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2022 The kitchen has a stainless farmhouse sink, brass fixtures, stone counters and island, and a herringbone tile backsplash that evokes sea glass. Jon Gorey, BostonGlobe.com, 3 June 2022 The custom herringbone pattern backsplash was created with tile from Concept Studio. Christine Lennon, Sunset Magazine, 11 Apr. 2022 Verb The individual condos will have herringbone white-oak floors and large windows. Helena Madden, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2021 See More Word History First Known Use Noun 1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 1787, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
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herringbone

noun

Illustration of herringbone

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