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herringbone

DEFINITIONS OF: herringbone

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n a pattern of columns of short parallel lines with all the lines in one column sloping one way and lines in adjacent columns sloping the other way; it is used in weaving, masonry, parquetry, embroidery

Synonyms:
herringbone pattern
Type of:
design, figure, pattern
a decorative or artistic work

n a twilled fabric with a herringbone pattern

Type of:
cloth, fabric, material, textile
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
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