Meaning of the word herringbone in English
What does herringbone mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
herringbone
US /ˈher.ɪŋ.boʊn/
UK /ˈher.ɪŋ.bəʊn/
Noun
a pattern consisting of rows of short, slanted parallel lines, with the lines in one row slanting in the opposite direction to the lines in the adjacent rows, resembling the bones of a fish
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The floor was laid in a beautiful herringbone pattern.
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She wore a coat made of herringbone tweed.
Adjective
having a herringbone pattern
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The tailor recommended a herringbone suit for the formal event.
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The old bridge had a beautiful herringbone brick pattern.