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Meaning ofherringbonein English

herringbone

us//ˈhɛrɪŋbʌn//uk//ˈherɪŋboʊn//

Definitions

Noun
1. a zigzag pattern (in bricks, cloth, etc.); decorative
  The architect designed the wall with a herringbone pattern of bricks.
2. twilled fabric with sloping lines
  The tailor used herringbone fabric to make a stylish suit.
3. a skiing method (using V-shaped skis)
  The skier practiced the herringbone technique to improve her balance.
Verb
1. stitching in a zigzag pattern
  The seamstress used a herringbone stitch to reinforce the seam.
2. to climb a hill with skis in a V-shape; preventing backward slide
  To herringbone up the steep slope, the skier positioned her skis in a V-shape.

Compounds / Phrases

herringbone gear herringboned herringboning

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